Carissa Yip is perfect 6,0/6 at the US Women’s Chess Championship
Carissa Yip just secured her 6th straight victory in the US Women’s Chess Championship and now stands with 6,0/6 at the top of the table.
Round 1: Carissa Yip – Thalia Cervantes 1-0
Round 2: Rose Atwell – Carissa Yip 0-1
Round 3: Carissa Yip – Jennifer Yu 1-0
Round 4: Irina Krush – Carissa Yip 0-1
Round 5: Carissa Yip – Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova 1-0
Round 6: Tatev Abrahamyan – Carissa Yip 0-1
Carissa Yip at the US Women’s Chess Championship
Carissa Yip has been making waves in the chess world with her impressive performances at the U.S. Women’s Chess Championship. Carissa Yip won the U.S. Women’s Chess Championship in both 2021 and 2023. Her victory in 2021 was particularly notable where she scored 8½/11, finishing 1½ points ahead of the second place, and defeated several former champions during the tournament.
In the 2024 U.S. Women’s Championship, Carissa Yip starts strongly by winning her first six games. She came in fury, as no important player or commentator at the St. Louis Chess Club picked her as a favorite for gold.
The chess career of Carissa Yip
- Chess Career Highlights:
- Became the youngest female to defeat a grandmaster at age ten.
- Achieved the title of International Master (IM) at a notably young age, making her the youngest American female player to earn this title.
- Her performance in various international and national events has consistently been at a high level, further establishing her reputation.
- Olympiad Success: In 2024, at the 45th Chess Olympiad, she won individual gold and team bronze playing on Board 2, underscoring her prowess on the international stage.