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Wesley So at 2023 Sinquefield Cup: Filipino-American Super Grandmaster’s Journey to the Top
Filipino-American Super Grandmaster Wesley So continues to make waves in the chess world, showcasing his exceptional skills at the Sinquefield Cup, the fifth and final leg of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour. The three-time United States champion and former Philippines chess prodigy now stands as a co-leader in this prestigious tournament at the Saint Louis Chess Club in Missouri.
Wesley So Emerges as Grand Chess Tour’s Top Contender: A Closer Look at His...
Consistent and tactical, Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So has risen to the top of the leaderboard in the 2023 Grand Chess Tour (GCT). This ascent comes on the heels of his solid performances in the first two stages of the tour - the Superbet Chess Classic Romania and the Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland - even though he did not clinch the top spot in either event.
Can Wesley So Checkmate His Way to an Unprecedented 3rd Grand Chess Tour Title?
Born in the Philippines, global chess champion Wesley So is now in hot pursuit of the lead in the prestigious 2023 Grand Chess Tour (GCT). As the tour enters the final day of its second event, the Superbet Warsaw Rapid & Blitz, eyes are on this powerhouse player, who has the potential to make history with an unprecedented 3rd GCT title.
Wesley So rises to FIDE World No. 5 at Grand Chess Tour finale
Wesley So has risen to World No. 5 in the latest International Chess Federation (FIDE) Rating released amid the Filipino American Grandmaster’s steady performance at the Sinquefield Cup, the fifth and final event of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) where he is seeking to defend his championship title.
Wesley So defeats Hans Niemann, expands Sinquefield Cup lead in Grand Chess Tour
Wesley So has defeated hot wildcard Hans Niemann and expanded his Sinquefield Cup lead to give him a better position to win the event and defend his Grand Chess Tour (GCT) championship title in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
Wesley So quietly leads Sinquefield Cup amid chess drama at Grand Chess Tour
Wesley So is quietly continuing his lead at the Sinquefield Cup amid the chess drama that has ensued since the start of the week at the 2022 Grand Chess Tour (GCT) in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
Wesley So grabs solo lead at Sinquefield Cup Round 4 in Grand Chess Tour...
Grandmaster Wesley So has grabbed the solo lead after Round 4 of the 2022 Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis, the fifth and final stop of the Filipino American’s title defense at the Grand Chess Tour (GCT).
Wesley So wins Round 3 at Sinquefield Cup in Grand Chess Tour title defense
Wesley So has won his Round 3 match at the Sinquefield Cup of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) where the Filipino American Grandmaster is seeking to defend his championship title.
Wesley So leads at No. 1 rank after three legs of Grand Chess Tour...
Wesley So’s defense of his Grand Chess Tour (GCT) Champion title is looking good as the Philippine-born grandmaster is currently ranked No. 1 in the overall standings after three legs of the tournament, with two more events coming up.
Wesley So rises to World No. 6 FIDE rank after Grand Chess Tour title...
Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So has risen to World No. 6 on the International Chess Federation (FIDE) ranking after a great performance in the kick-off to his title defense at the 2022 Grand Chess Tour (GCT) and winning the Blitz tournament of the ongoing Norway Chess.
BREAKING NEWS: Wesley So wins historic 2nd Grand Chess Tour championship
Wesley So has won a historic second championship title at the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) over-the-board tournament after an undefeated run in five events.
Wesley So nears Grand Chess Tour title going into Sinquefield Cup final days
Wesley So is poised to take his second Grand Chess Tour (GCT) title going into the final rounds of the Sinquefield Cup, the fifth and final leg of the over-the-board tournament held in Missouri, USA.
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