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Wei Yi: Biografie, Errungenschaften und bleibendes Vermächtnis

Wei Yi (Chinese: 韦奕; born 2 June 1999) is a Chinese chess grandmaster. Wei became a grandmaster at the age of 13 years, 8 months and 23 days, the 11th youngest in history (fourth at the time). He is the youngest player ever to reach a rating of 2700, accomplishing this feat at age 15. Wei represents the Jiangsu club in the China Chess League and is a three-time Chinese Chess Champion, 2018 Asian Chess Champion and 2022 Asian Games Men's individual rapid champion. He won the Tata Steel Masters in 2024.

He was runner up in the 2025 Chess World Cup and qualified to the 2026 Candidates Tournament.

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Vermächtnis und Wirkung

The influence of Wei Yi extends far beyond his own lifetime. He fundamentally shaped sports and human performance, and his records and competitive achievements remain foundational to this day.

Wei Yi bleibt eine der gefeiertsten Persönlichkeiten aus China und ein Zeugnis des reichen geistigen Erbes der Region.

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