About Lan Yao
Born 2000. Lan Yao is a Chinese and British chess player.
Yao Lan (born 28 December 2000) is an English-Chinese chess player, and a four-time British Women's champion (2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025). Her 2024 title was shared with the Irish chess player Trisha Kanyamarala and her 2025 title was shared with Elmira Mirzayeva.
She was awarded the FIDE title of Woman Grandmaster in 2023.
At the Andorra Open in 2025, she earned her third norm for the IM title.
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Who is Lan Yao?
Chinese-British chess player
When was Lan Yao born?
Lan Yao was born on 28 December 2000.
What is Lan Yao's occupation?
Lan Yao is a chess player.
What nationality is Lan Yao?
Lan Yao is Chinese and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lan Yao. https://biography.guide/lan-yao/
MLA: "Lan Yao." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lan-yao/.
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