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How old was Wesley So when he became a grandmaster?

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Wesley So became a grandmaster when he was 14 years old. This made him the youngest American to ever achieve this title. So was born in the Philippines, but moved to the United States with his family when he was six years old. He started playing chess at the age of four, and quickly showed a great aptitude for the game. He won the U.S.
The Soaring Success of Wesley So: A Chess Quiz Celebrating a Filipino-American Chess Prodigy

The Soaring Success of Wesley So: A Chess Quiz Celebrating a Filipino-American Chess Prodigy

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