Zong Xiaochen

The Pandaman

Rating: DR Rt.26
Address: Chengdu, Sichuan
Dominant hand: Right
Ocular Dominance: Right
Starts practicing darts : 2015

About Zong Xiaochen

Born on March 8, 1998, in Dandong, Liaoning, he is widely recognized as China's number one professional darts player. He frequently competes in the PDC World Darts Championship (the highest-level darts tournament in the world). Having reached the main stage of the World Championship in years such as 2018, 2020, and 2025, he has faced off against the world's top players and has secured qualification for the main event a total of five times.

In 2021, he won all five stops of the Darts China City Elite Tournament throughout the year, achieving a five-tournament winning streak and dominating the domestic soft-tip darts scene. Furthermore, he has claimed championships in the professional division of the Haikou National Darts Open, the PDC China Championship, and the Cricket event at the 2026 IDC International Masters. As a top-tier player in both soft-tip and steel-tip darts, he has consistently maintained the number one spot in the domestic professional rankings year-round.

Playing Style:

Accuracy & Scoring: Precise dart placement with steady treble scoring and solid double checkouts.
Mental Toughness: A composed stage presence, coupled with a strong ability to handle pressure and execute comebacks from behind.
Mechanics & Pacing: High consistency in his throwing release, veteran-like control of the match rhythm, and an extremely low error rate.