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Wesley So rises to World No. 6 FIDE rank after Grand Chess Tour title...
Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So has risen to World No. 6 on the International Chess Federation (FIDE) ranking after a great performance in the kick-off to his title defense at the 2022 Grand Chess Tour (GCT) and winning the Blitz tournament of the ongoing Norway Chess.
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.
