About Liu Yan
Born 2000. Liu Yan is a Chinese chess player.
Liu Yan (; born March 29, 2000) is a Chinese chess grandmaster.
Chess career In September 2014, Liu won the Under-14 section of the World Youth Chess Championship held in Durban, South Africa.
In August 2020, Liu played for China in the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad 2020 alongside Ding Liren, Yu Yangyi, Hou Yifan, Ju Wenjun, and Zhu Jiner.
In July 2023, Liu finished tied for first in the Orillas de Mar International Open tournament with Abhijeet Gupta, Bu Xiangzhi, DragoÈ™ CereÈ™, and Xiao Tong. He ultimately finished as runner-up to Gupta after tiebreaks. He then finished third in the 56th Biel Master Open tournament, behind Bu Xiangzhi and Aryan Chopra.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Liu Yan?
Chinese chess player
When was Liu Yan born?
Liu Yan was born on 29 March 2000 in Chongqing.
What is Liu Yan's occupation?
Liu Yan is a chess player.
What nationality is Liu Yan?
Liu Yan is Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Liu Yan (chess player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Liu Yan. https://biography.guide/liu-yan-chess-player/
MLA: "Liu Yan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/liu-yan-chess-player/.
Chicago: "Liu Yan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/liu-yan-chess-player/.
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