Irina Krush

Irina Krush is a prominent American chess player and the first woman to earn the Grandmaster title while representing the United States. Born in Odesa, Ukraine, she moved to Brooklyn at a young age and quickly made her mark in the chess world, becoming the youngest champion of the US Women's Championship at just 14 years old. With a record of participation in 13 Chess Olympiads, Krush has been a key figure in elevating the profile of women's chess in the United States, contributing both as a player and as a commentator for chess events, particularly during her recent commentary stint in India leading up to the 46th Chess Olympiad.