Wang Hao (chess player)
Wang Hao (Chinese: 王皓; pinyin: Wáng Hào; born August 4, 1989) is a Chinese chess grandmaster. In November 2009, Wang became the fourth Chinese player to break through the 2700 Elo rating mark.
| Wang Hao | |
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Wang Hao in 2018 | |
| Country | China |
| Born | August 4, 1989 Harbin, Heilongjiang, China |
| Title | Grandmaster (2005) |
| FIDE rating | 2702 (February 2024) |
| Peak rating | 2763 (April 2020) |
| Ranking | No. 34 (February 2024) |
| Peak ranking | No. 12 (January 2020) |
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| Representing China | ||
| Asian Games | ||
| 2010 Guangzhou | Men's Team | |
In 2019, he qualified for the 2020 Candidates Tournament by winning the FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament 2019, making him the second Chinese player to qualify for a Candidates Tournament. Wang announced his retirement from professional chess at the end of the Candidates tournament in 2021, citing health issues. However, he returned to playing in 2022.
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