Wei Yi’s rise to World No. 8: “I can’t fall asleep [after losing]”
Chinese Super Grandmaster Wei Yi (World No.8 with 2764 elo, Sep 2024) exclusive interview with IM Yangfan Zhou YFchess.
00:00 Intro
01:57 Wei Yi’s high risk style
11:39 Junior chess journey
16:04 Going to China’s leading university
21:31 Camaraderie with Ding Liren
25:32 Dealing with losses
31:10 Training routine and seconds
36:00 Future plans
38:30 Fitness and hobbies
40:55 Advice for getting Grandmaster
45:22 Wrap up and Dating
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