About Peter Wells
Born 1965. Peter Wells is a British chess player.
Peter Kenneth Wells (born 1965) is an English chess grandmaster and author. He won the British Rapidplay Chess Championships in 2002, 2003, and 2007.
Bodhana Sivanandan defeating him in August 2025 made her the youngest girl to defeat a grandmaster, beating Carissa Yip's record by over 6 months, and gave her the final norm needed to become a Woman International Master, making her the youngest ever to earn that title.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Peter Wells?
British chess grandmaster
When was Peter Wells born?
Peter Wells was born on 17 April 1965 in Portsmouth.
What is Peter Wells's occupation?
Peter Wells is a chess player.
What nationality is Peter Wells?
Peter Wells is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Wells (chess player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Wells. https://biography.guide/peter-wells-chess-player/
MLA: "Peter Wells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-wells-chess-player/.
Chicago: "Peter Wells." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-wells-chess-player/.
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