Tag: International Chess Federation
Filipino American Wesley So defends Fischer Random championship in Iceland
Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So is all set to defend his World Fischer Random Chess Championship title when the 2022 edition of one of the four world championship events officially recognized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) begins on October 25 in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Wesley So among World’s Highest-Paid eSports players
Filipino-born chess Grandmaster Wesley So is among the 15 World's Highest-Earning eSports Players of 2020.
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From Steady to Stellar: Wesley So’s Unyielding Strategy Catapults Him to...
Steady as he goes, Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So ascends to new heights in the world of chess. Known for his consistent approach, So has maneuvered his way to the 3rd spot on the leaderboard at the 2023 Norway Chess Tournament. He now stands within striking distance of the title and the significant cash prize, having leapfrogged four other grandmasters, including World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
