Wesley So

Chess Player

Birthday October 9, 1993

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Philippines

Age 31 years old

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About

A Filipino chess Grandmaster and former prodigy who became one of the most highly ranked players in the world.

Before Fame

He became the youngest Filipino player to reach the rank of International Master at age 12.

Trivia

In May, 2013 he was the 40th ranked chess player in the world.

Family Life

As a former child prodigy, his family was instrumental in helping him pursue chess.

Associated With

He has followed in the footsteps of Filipino chess legend Eugenio Torre.