by Angie Quadra-Balibay | Jun 22, 2021 | Good Sport
Wesley So is set to battle World Challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi for the 2021 Grand Chess Tour Paris & Blitz title as the two grandmasters face off on the last two days of the over-the-board tournament in France. The Filipino-born Wesley So racked up 17.5 points to...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | Jun 21, 2021 | Good Sport
Super Grandmaster Wesley So is in solo first-place standing after 3 days of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour Paris Rapid & Blitz. The Filipino-born United States Chess Champion secured the top spot after his consistent play during the first three over-the-board gaming...
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...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | May 31, 2021 | Good Sport
Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So is battling world champion Magnus Carlsen in the FTX Crypto Cup finals match-up between Tour No. 1 (Carlsen) and Tour No. 2 (So) of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour. The Philippines-born So, the reigning United States Chess...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | May 28, 2021 | Good Sport
Wesley So has sealed his semifinals seat at the FTX Crypto Cup leg of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour, stepping closer to a possible 3rd title match with World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. The Philippines-born So, the tour No. 2, is campaigning for his third title at the...
