Wesley So
GM · United States · born 1993 · peak 2822
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US Champion, Fischer Random World Champion, and a model of clean technique.
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Wesley So is a Filipino-American grandmaster, multiple-time US Champion and the first Fischer Random (Chess960) World Champion. He's renowned for an almost mistake-free, technically pure style.
Playing style
So plays calm, precise, low-risk chess and converts small advantages with flawless technique. He rarely beats himself, which makes him incredibly hard to defeat.
Signature openings
- Ruy Lopez
- Catalan Opening
- Caro-Kann Defense
- Queen's Gambit Declined
Career highlights
- Fischer Random (Chess960) World Champion 2019
- Three-time US Chess Champion
- Peak classical rating 2822 (world top 5)
- Multiple super-tournament victories
What you can learn from Wesley
Technique wins games. So's edge is converting small advantages cleanly without blundering. Practice simple winning endgames until they're automatic.
Did you know?
- Excels at Chess960, where opening memorization doesn't help - pure skill.
- Known for a serene, unhurried demeanor at the board.
- One of the most accurate players of his generation by engine analysis.
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