Wei Yi, from Yancheng, Jiangsu, China, is a prodigious chess grandmaster renowned for his aggressive and tactical playing style. He earned his GM title at just 13, becoming the ninth youngest in history, and at 15 became the youngest player to cross the 2700 Elo threshold. Wei Yi has been a three-time Chinese Chess Champion and won the 2018 Asian Chess Championship, demonstrating consistent dominance on both national and continental stages. | His international breakthrough continued with a victory at the 2024 Tata Steel Masters, cementing his status among the world elite. That same year, he excelled at the Superbet Rapid & Blitz in Poland, placing second overall and first in the Rapid section. As of November 2025, Wei Yi holds a classical rating of 2754, ranking 8th globally, and remains a key player for Jiangsu in the China Chess League. With a combination of deep calculation, bold strategies, and competitive consistency, Wei Yi continues to be one of the most exciting talents in contemporary chess.