Who is Yue Wang?

Q: Who is Yue Wang?


A: Yue Wang is China's highest ever rated chess grandmaster and the first to reach the elite top 10 in the world.

Q: When did Yue Wang become Grandmaster?


A: Yue Wang became China's 18th Grandmaster at the age of 17 in 2004.

Q: What achievement did Wang make in October 2007?


A: In October 2007, Wang became the first Chinese player and the third Asian player to cross the 2700 rating mark.

Q: What is Wang's current ranking in Asia?


A: Currently, Wang is ranked 2nd in Asia, and World Champion Viswanathan Anand of India ranks #1.

Q: Was Wang scheduled to play at the World Team Chess Championship in January 2010?


A: Yes, Wang Yue was to play on 1st board at the World Team Chess Championship in January 2010.

Q: Did China participate in the event as scheduled?


A: No, China dropped out of the event at the last minute.

Q: Which other Asian players have crossed the 2700 rating mark besides Wang?


A: There are two other Asian players who have crossed the 2700 rating mark, but the text does not indicate their names.

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