Carissa Yip Height

Carissa Yip

Chess Players

Known for: Three-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion (2021, 2023, 2024), Youngest female player to qualify as a U.S. National Master at age 11, Youngest U.S. female to defeat a grandmaster at age 10

Height

4'10.7" (149 cm)

Gender

Female

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Carissa Yip is an American chess prodigy and international master recognized for her rapid ascent in the chess world. Born in Boston, she began playing chess at age six and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the youngest American female national master at age 11. Yip has distinguished herself in numerous junior and women's events, earning national acclaim after defeating grandmaster Alexander Ivanov at age 10 and winning multiple U.S. Women's Chess Championships. She is currently pursuing grandmaster norms while studying at Stanford. Known for her creative playing style and remarkable calm under pressure, Yip is widely regarded as one of the leading forces in American women's chess.

Carissa Yip stands at 4'10.7" (149 cm), which is below average for a female. This is 13.0 cm shorter than the average height for women(5'3.8" (162 cm)).

Interesting Facts

Started playing chess at age 6, taught by her father.
Was the youngest female in U.S. history to beat a grandmaster at age 10.
Won her first U.S. Women's Chess Championship in 2021 by a 1.5 point margin.
Currently attending Stanford University.
Has represented the U.S. in multiple international competitions.

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