Lin, Weiguo

Weiguo Lin, a 56-year-old Chinese International Master, is rated 2341 and sitting in the top 1% of players worldwide. He has held steady between 2350 and 2400 for 6 years. 15 rated games in the past year (≈4/year long-term). Recent appearance: 2025 China chess championship (Men). He had 6 career breaks: 14 months (2002–2004), 38 months (2004–2007), 46 months (2007–2011), 35 months (2016–2019), 18 months (2021–2023) and 23 months (2023–2025). His peak of 2469 was reached at age 31 (Jan 2001); he also reached Chinese #23 in Apr 2006.

Awarded IM in 2001 (age 31).