U.S. Women's Chess Championship History

The history of the U.S. Women's Chess Championship contains a wealth of information about chess in America and countless fascinating stories about champions from all walks of life. Alexey Root, who is currently writing a book about the history of the U.S. Women's Championship, takes a look at some recent research about women's chess in the U.S. | Photo: Reigning and eight-time U.S. Women's Champion Irina Krush winning the title 2015 | Photo: Lennart Ootes

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On Chess: Teen Dominates US Women's Championship While Veteran Claims Fifth Title In Open Section

2022 U.S. Championships kick off in St. Louis

US Chess Championships R3: Caruana, Sevian Join Leaders

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Outstanding endgames from the 2023 U.S. Women's Championship

Her Turn: Revolutionary Women of Chess

The First U.S. Women Champion - Mona May Karff

Ding Liren of China Wins World Chess Championship - The New York Times

Cheating scandal leads to tighter security at U.S. Chess Championship in St. Louis

Krush Wins Crucial Match Against Yu, Takes Sole Lead

2023 U.S. Senior Women's Chess Championship Nov 3rd – 5th – Berkeley Chess School