So Chooses Olympiad Over GCL: US GM skips league for team event; aims to do justice to Olympiad
Chess prodigy Wesley So prioritizes the Olympiad over the Global Chess League, citing a desire to dedicate himself fully to team events. Having represented both the Philippines and the USA, So's decision reflects his commitment to the sport's traditional team format. He expressed hope that fellow American Hikaru Nakamura would also participate in the Olympiad.
