Wei Yi
"The greatest prodigy since Magnus who vanished for years. Now he's back at 2754 with the same terrifying tactical brilliance. Sleeper pick for chaos."
· Elomaxing Verdict
Win Probability
12%
Community Aura
78%
About Wei
Ranked number seven in the world, China’s top player qualified as the 2025 Goa World Cup finalist. This will be his first Candidates appearance. For many years, Wei Yi was widely regarded as the greatest chess prodigy since Magnus Carlsen. The Chinese grandmaster burst onto the world stage as a teenager with extraordinary tactical brilliance and fearless attacking play... Wei Yi combines deep calculation, tactical creativity, and fearless attacking instincts. When the position becomes sharp, he is capable of producing brilliant sacrifices and spectacular combinations. If the tournament turns sharp and tactical, Wei Yi could be one of the most dangerous players in the field.
Rating & Standings
- World Rank#7
- FIDE Rating2754
- QualificationWorld Cup Finalist
Candidates Profile
- FormNEUTRAL
- Elomaxing Win Prob.12%
- Community Aura78%