Carissa Yip
Carissa Yip is an American chess player and Woman Grandmaster (WGM), known for her exceptional talent and achievements in the chess world. She has gained recognition for her impressive performances in various tournaments, including her recent success where she gained 22 rating points, contributing to her rise in the global rankings. Yip has become a prominent figure in women's chess, inspiring many young players with her dedication and skill.
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Recent news mentions
Carissa Yip previously held the record for the youngest female player to defeat a grandmaster before Bodhana Sivanandan broke it.
British schoolgirl becomes chess’ youngest ever woman grandmaster
United States· 2026-09-28
Carissa Yip is one of the young players on the US women's chess team alongside Irina Krush.
Chess: Juggling Chess Olympiad prep and a commentary gig in India: The other side of USA's only female GM Irina Krush | Chess News
India· 2026-09-23
Yip is the American women's champion who lost to Divya Deshmukh.
Index - Sport - Lekapta a sakktábláról a világbajnok királyát, és az örjöngő tömeg közé dobta
Hungary· 2025-10-06
Carissa Yip previously held the record for the youngest person to earn the title before Bodhana Sivanandan broke it.
London chess prodigy, 10, becomes master player
Guyana· 2025-08-18
Carissa Yip previously held the record for the youngest female player to win against a grandmaster.
10-årig britisk pige slår ny rekord i skakverdenen
Denmark· 2025-08-13Sivanandan's victory beats the 2019 record held by American Carissa Yip.
London chess prodigy, 10, becomes Woman International Master
United Kingdom· 2025-08-13American WM Carissa Yip also made notable gains with a plus 22 rating.
Рамешбабу сега е четврти, без промени на водечките позиции
North Macedonia· 2025-07-03
