Wang Yue - 2010: Becomes A Top 10 Player

2010: Becomes A Top 10 Player

In January 2010, he became China's first ever top 10 player on the FIDE rankings. From May 9–25, 2010, he participated in the final FIDE Grand Prix in Astrakhan, but failed to qualify for the Candidates Tournament for the World Chess Championship 2012.

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