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Wesley So was born in Bacoor, Philippines on October 9, 1993. Wesley So is credited as a chess player. That works out to 32 years old in 2026.
My Take
Wesley So fascinates me as a study in quiet precision. Born in Bacoor and later representing the United States, he has won the U.S. Championship three times and became the first World Fischer Random Chess Champion, peaking at world number two with a 2822 rating. What I admire is his style: he rarely reaches for fireworks, preferring to squeeze opponents with flawless, undramatic accuracy until they crack. That composure under pressure is its own kind of artistry. Still young, having reached such heights so early, he leaves me genuinely curious about how deep his chess can still go.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wesley So
- Name (Japanese)
- ウェズリー・ソー
- Reading
- うぇずりー・そー
- Born
- October 9, 1993 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Bacoor, Philippines
- Occupation
- chess player
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.wesleyso.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wesley%20So
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q147495
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Wesley So born?
Born October 9, 1993 (age 32).
Where is Wesley So from?
Wesley So is from Bacoor, Philippines.
What does Wesley So do?
Wesley So works as chess player.
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