Wang Yue

Chess Player

Birthday March 31, 1987

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace China

Age 37 years old

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About

Chess Grandmaster who, as of 2013, was the highest rated player in Chinese history after he became the first Chinese player to cross the 2700 ratings plateau.

Before Fame

He first became a member of the Chinese Olympiad team in 2004.

Trivia

In 2005, he became the youngest National men's Champion of China and from March to December 2008 he went 85 consecutive games without a loss, one of the longest streaks in chess history.

Family Life

As a child prodigy he was encouraged to play by his family.

Associated With

He is one of the top Chinese chess players alongside Bu Xiangzhi.