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Magnus Carlsen, left, and Wesley So Reigning world Fischer Random champion Wesley So brought down world classical titlist Magnus Carlsen to salvage a 2-2 tie in the first of their two four-game title showdown in the Opera Euro Rapid of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Sunday, Feb. 14. The...

BEST OF THE BEST - Grandmasters Wesley so and Magnus Carlsen in their opening-round match. (From championschesstour.com) Grandmaster Wesley So scored 3.5 points in the first five rounds including an opening-round triumph over leader Magnus Carlsen in the Opera Euro Rapid of the Meltwater Champions...

There is a glimmer of hope that someday, Grandmaster Wesley So could represent the Philippines in international competitions. So, who has been playing for the United States since 2014, said he is leaving the door open regarding this scenario. “Who knows? I do love the Filipino people. But who...

Grandmaster Wesley So is seeing action in the $1.5 million Champions Chess Tour starting with the opening tournament, Skilling Open scheduled from Nov. 22 to 30. The 27-year-old So, a two-time United States champion, was the seventh player invited in the online tournament that is considered the...