Le Quang Liem: the pride of Vietnamese chess
- País
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam
- Título
- Gran Maestro (GM)
- Nacimiento
- March 13, 1991, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Estado
- activo
- ELO actual
- 2720 · jun 2026
- ELO máximo
- 2740 · 2023
Vietnam isn’t the first country that comes to mind when thinking about elite chess. Le Quang Liem has changed that: the Vietnamese GM is world top 20, a rapid chess specialist, and an ambassador for chess in a region where the game is growing.
Who Le Quang Liem is
He was born on March 13, 1991 in Ho Chi Minh City. In 2010 he was crowned world under-20 champion, putting Vietnam on the map of international chess. Since then, he has been the country’s undisputed number 1, and in 2023 he reached his peak of 2740 ELO.
Speed and versatility
Le especially excels in rapid and blitz games, where his calculation speed makes him a fearsome opponent even for the top 10. He has won blitz tournaments defeating players like Carlsen and Caruana.
His chess DNA
In our chess DNA system, Le Quang Liem represents the profile of the versatile speedster: high clock speed, solid tactics, and a balance that lets him compete in any format. If your GM twin is Le Quang Liem, your strength is speed and adaptability.
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Preguntas frecuentes
How important is Le Quang Liem for chess in Asia?
Le Quang Liem showed that elite chess isn't exclusive to Europe and America. Vietnam had little chess tradition, and Le became the first player from the country to enter the world top 20. His success has inspired a generation of Vietnamese players.
What is his style?
Le Quang Liem is a versatile player with a special talent for rapid and blitz games. His calculation speed is exceptional, and he combines that with a solid positional base that lets him compete at the highest level in classical games as well.