by Angie Quadra-Balibay | Nov 29, 2023 | Good Sport
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...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | May 29, 2023 | Good Sport
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...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | May 25, 2023 | Good Sport
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,...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | Sep 11, 2022 | Good Sport
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...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | Sep 9, 2022 | Good Sport
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. His new victory on the classical chess board...
