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Loek van Wely was born on 7 October, 1972 in Heesch, Netherlands, is a Dutch chess grandmaster and politician (born 1972). Discover Loek van Wely's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?

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Age 51 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 7 October, 1972
Birthday 7 October
Birthplace Heesch, Netherlands
Nationality Netherlands

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Loek van Wely Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Loek van Wely's Wife?

His wife is Lorena Zepeda

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Loek van Wely Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Loek van Wely worth at the age of 51 years old? Loek van Wely’s income source is mostly from being a successful grandmaster. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Loek van Wely's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1972

Loek van Wely (born 7 October 1972) is a Dutch chess player and politician.

1992

Van Wely participated in the elite tournament held in Wijk aan Zee (originally named Hoogovens, then Corus, now Tata Steel) 25 times, consecutively from 1992 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2017.

1993

He was awarded the title Grandmaster by FIDE in 1993, and was rated among the world's top ten in 2001 with a rating of 2714.

2000

He has won the Dutch Chess Championship on eight occasions: six consecutive times from 2000 through 2005, in 2014 and in 2017.

2002

In 2002, in Maastricht, Netherlands, van Wely took on the computer program Rebel in a four-game match, scoring 2/4 (+2–2=0).

2003

His best result occurred in 2003, when he shared fourth place with Alexei Shirov, Alexander Grischuk, Vassily Ivanchuk and Vladimir Kramnik scoring 7 out of 13 points.

2005

In 2005, he led the Dutch team to victory at the European Team Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden.

2010

In May 2010, van Wely won the 14th Chicago Open.

2011

In 2011, he came in first at Berkeley International tournament in Berkeley.

2016

In 2016, he won the Hogeschool Zeeland tournament scoring 8 points from 9 games.

2020

In March 2019, he was elected to the Dutch Senate for the right-wing Forum for Democracy; however, on 8 December 2020 he switched his party allegiance to the van Pareren group, which is now affiliated with the right-wing JA21 party.