Wei Yi (Chinese: 韦奕; born 2 June 1999) is a Chinese chess grandmaster.

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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6 days ago · Fabiano Caruana and Wei Yi kept their hopes of winning a 2nd Tata Steel Chess Masters title alive with late wins to move within a point of leaders Gukesh, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and Praggnanandhaa.

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 player to reach the 2700 rating mark.

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 age of 15.

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 2024, solidifying his place among the top players in the world.

Jan 28, 2024 · Wei Yi emerged as the winner of the Tata Steel Masters 2024 after beating Gukesh D in the tiebreak blitz final. This victory is the most significant achievement in the 24-year-old Chinese GM's chess career.

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2 days ago · On top of the table with a slender lead, world champion D Gukesh will take on Wei Yi of China in the 11th round of Tata Steel Chess Tournament, aiming to continue his unbeaten streak and claim the season’s first title.