Hao Wang facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hao Wang |
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| Full name | Hao Wang |
| Country |  China |
| Born | August 4, 1989 Harbin, Heilongjiang, China |
| Title | grandmaster (GM) (2005) |
| FIDE rating | 2752 (#20 in the April 2014 FIDE ranking list) |
| Peak rating | 2752 (January 2013) |
Hao Wang (Chinese: 王皓) is a famous chess player from China. He was born on August 4, 1989, in Harbin, Heilongjiang. He holds the highest title in chess, which is called a grandmaster.
Hao Wang's Chess Journey
Becoming a Grandmaster
Hao Wang became a chess grandmaster in 2005. This is the highest title a chess player can earn. It shows he is one of the best players in the world.
In November 2009, Wang achieved another big milestone. He became the fourth Chinese player ever to reach a rating above 2700. A chess rating is a number that shows how strong a player is. Higher numbers mean a stronger player.
Top Player in China and the World
Hao Wang continued to show his amazing skills. In 2010, he won the Chinese chess championship. This made him the best chess player in his home country.
By July 2012, he was ranked as the number one player in China. He was also ranked among the top 15 players in the entire world. His highest rating was 2752, which he reached in January 2013. This shows how talented and dedicated he is to the game of chess.
See also
In Spanish: Wang Hao para niños
