Wesley So wins Millionaire Chess Open

Filipino Grandmaster Wesley So emerged as the champion in the Millionaire Chess Open after defeating his Webster University teammate GM Ray Robson of the United States in the final round on Tuesday. So bagged the $100,000 cash prize while Robson got the $50,000 purse.

The 21-year-old Filipino chess wizard, handling the white pieces, subdued Robson in 28 moves. So sacrificed his rook in his 13th move to gain material advantage, particularly a pawn and a knight. The American had no choice but to resign since he would be forced to lose more pieces—two rooks and a knight—to avoid being checkmated.