Filipino Grandmaster (GM) Wesley So added another feather to his cap by topping the 30th Magistral De Ajedrez – Leon Chess Masters held in Leon, Spain. So, who represents the United States Chess Federation in international tournaments, outplayed GM Viswanathan Anand of India in the finals via a 1.5-0.5 decision. The Filipino wizard defeated Anand in Game 1 then the two agreed to a draw in Game 2 of the tournament sanctioned by the International Chess Federation. It was such an honor to play GM Anand, GM Duda, and IM Latasa, and they truly are all very nice and likeable people off the board,” said the Cavite City pride. The next two legs will be the Saint Louis Rapid on August 13 to 20 and the London Chess Classic on November 30 to December 11.

Source: Manila Times July 11, 2017 11:26 UTC