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Wei Yi is listed as a chess player. Born on June 2, 1999, Wei Yi is from Yancheng, People's Republic of China. That works out to 27 years old in 2026.
My Take
Wei Yi simply astonishes me. Becoming a grandmaster at 13 years, 8 months would be enough for a lifetime, but reaching a 2700 rating at just 15 puts him in a tier almost no one ever touches. To think this quiet prodigy emerged from Yancheng and started rattling the world's elite while still a teenager is wild. Born in 1999, he's still got his prime ahead, and I love a competitor who battles on pure intellect as much as I love any athlete. Records get broken in time, but being the youngest to climb that high is a fact no one can erase. I'll be watching.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wei Yi
- Name (Japanese)
- 韋奕
- Reading
- い・えき
- Born
- June 2, 1999 (age 27)
- Origin
- Yancheng, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- chess player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wei%20Yi
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%9F%8B%E5%A5%95
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13646741
3. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Wei Yi born?
Born June 2, 1999 (age 27).
Where is Wei Yi from?
Wei Yi is from Yancheng, People's Republic of China.
What does Wei Yi do?
Wei Yi works as chess player.
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