Wei, Yi

Wei Yi became the youngest player in history to cross the 2700 rating mark at age 15, breaking Magnus Carlsen's record, and has since established himself as China's top player. A three-time Chinese Champion, Asian Champion, and winner of the 2024 Tata Steel Masters, he combines sharp tactical ability with deep positional understanding. He qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament as runner-up in the 2025 Chess World Cup.