MANILA, Philippines – Wesley So overpowered reigning women’s world champion Hou Yifan of China in 30 moves of an English Opening to finish tied for fifth place at the conclusion of the Tata Chess Steel Masters 2018 in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands Sunday. 5 with former world champion Vishwanathan Anand of India with eight points after 13 rounds, 2.5 points off current world titlist Magnus Carlsen and Dutch Anish Giri with 10.5 points apiece. So also hiked his live rating to 2799.3, which was good for fourth in the world chess rankings. It was also So’s highest rating since zooming to 2824.5 and No. 2 in the world behind Carlsen in April last year.

Source: Philippine Star January 29, 2018 06:33 UTC