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...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | Sep 8, 2022 | Good Sport
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. The Filipino American Grandmaster grabbed the solo lead after Round 4 on...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | Sep 6, 2022 | Good Sport
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). The 2021 GCT champion now ranks first on the Sinquefield Cup...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | Jul 27, 2022 | Good Sport
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. The reigning three-time United...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | Jun 18, 2021 | Good Sport
Filipino-born Grandmaster Wesley So has started strong in the return of over-the-board games at the Grand Chess Tour, tying for 2nd place at the Superbet Chess Classic Romania. The United States Chess Champion drew his last game for a three-way tie in second place...