Grand Master Wei Yi triumphed in the much-anticipated 2024 Tata Steel Chess Tournament, demonstrating his remarkable skill and tactical abilities. His victory in the tense four-player tiebreak, which included renowned grandmasters Anish Giri, Gukesh Dommaraju, and Nodirbek Abdusattorov, cemented his status as one of the world’s top chess players. Notably, this victory propels Wei Yi into the exclusive ranks of the world’s top ten players. Li Yi’s rise to chess celebrity is nothing short of remarkable. At 13 years, 8 months, and 23 days old, he became the 9th youngest grandmaster in history. His meteoric rise continued as he broke records, becoming the youngest player to reach a 2700 rating at the age of 15.