Carissa Yip glides, Wesley So grinds on way to U.S. national chess titles

The queen arrived early, but the king took his time.

IM Carissa Yip has fulfilled the promise of a strong junior career by capturing her first U.S. women’s national title. The 18-year-old Massachusetts native clinched the title at the St. Louis Chess Club with a round to spare, finishing 1½-points ...

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