Wei Yi (Chinese: 韦奕; born 2 June 1999) is a Chinese chess grandmaster. Wei became a grandmaster at the age of 13 years, 8 months and 23 days, the 9th youngest in history. [2] [3] …

Chinese GM Wei Yi is an elite player and one of the greatest chess prodigies in history. At the age of 15, he broke GM Magnus Carlsen’s record for the youngest player to reach a rating of 2700, …

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A Chinese Grandmaster celebrated for his sharp tactical play and creative combinations, Wei Yi is an elite player and one of the greatest chess prodigies in history, becoming the youngest …

Feb 6, 2023 · Wei Yi was born on June 2, 1999 in Jiangsu Province. He learned to play chess at the age of 6 and by just three years later he won the World Championship for players under 11 …

2 days ago · Follow the game from round 01-02 between Wei Yi and Mamedov Rauf from the Play-In: Knockout Stage on Chess.com with live analysis, engine evaluation...

May 1, 2024 · Wei Yi is a former prodigy and the current Chinese No. 2. He is one of the youngest ever grandmasters and the youngest ever player to reach a rating of 2700, which he did at the …

Dec 31, 2024 · Wei has won numerous titles, including the Chinese Chess Championship three times and the Asian Chess Championship in 2018. He also won the Tata Steel Masters in …

Wei Yi is known for his aggressive and incisive playing style, often creating deeply complex tactical battles that challenge even the most seasoned opponents. This approach has not only …

Wei Yi, a prodigious talent from China, has made a significant impact on the chess world. He became a grandmaster at just 13, and by 15, was the youngest player to surpass a 2700 …