Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
2009$0.01MC
Becomes a Grandmaster
Earns the title of Grandmaster at age 16.
2017$0.1M+900%B
First Chinese Player 2800+
First Chinese player to surpass 2800 Elo rating.
2019$0.3M+200%B
Candidates Tournament Qualification
Qualifies for the Candidates Tournament.
2022$0.5M+67%B
Candidates Tournament Runner Up
Finishes 2nd in the Candidates Tournament.
2023$1M+100%A
World Chess Champion
Becomes the 17th World Chess Champion.
2024$1.5M+50%B
Loses Title
Loses to title to Dommaraju Gukesh.
2026$2M+33%B
Chess Analyst and Commentator
Remains a top chess player and commentator.
Last updated: February 25, 2026