Oslo: Wesley Sue’s heart is in the right place. He is partially raised by his adoptive mother Lotus. Elite GM has selected the Olympiad over the FIDE-sanctioned franchise Global Chess League (GCL) in its September calendar. He began representing his adopted country USA in 2014 and helped them win team gold in 2016.He previously played in the Olympics for his country of birth, the Philippines, from 2006 to 2012. “The GCL ends on September 13 and the Olympiad starts on September 15. If I play both, I cannot do justice to both the events,” Wesley told TOI. “I love playing team events. Wesley said he is hoping his world No. 2 compatriot Hikaru Nakamura will also choose to play in the Olympics. “But most likely he will play the GCL.”The 32-year-old world No. 9 (Elo 2753) led the tournament on Sunday with 11.5 points after six of 10 rounds, his latest win over India’s R Praganandha (6).Wesley himself was on cloud nine after defeating the Norwegian world No.1 in the fifth round.After a strained relationship with his biological parents, Lotus Key gave Wesley a shelter, home and love that strengthened his wings. And he soon joined the ranks of the chess elite on his playing prowess.
