CHELMSFORD, Mass.—Only three years or so since first picking up the game of chess, 9-year-old Carissa Yip can already look down at 93 percent of the more than 51,000 players registered with the U.S. Chess Federation. She has risen...
A new record for Carissa Yip
At 9, Chelmsford’s Carissa Yip is the youngest chess expert. Now she’s preparing for the next level — master By Grant WelkerUpdated: 07/12/2013 01:00:39 PM EDT CHELMSFORD — Only three years or so since first picking up the game of...
An American record for a year old
Carissa’s Biggest News Yet!http://www.wachusettchess.org The USCF has confirmed that 9-year-old Carissa Yip is the youngest female ever in the United States to achieve an Expert rating! Next in Carissa’s sights – none other than current (and many time) U....
Chess Chat October 1, 2012
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar