Carissa Yip Leads the Field in 2024 U.S. Women’s Championship, Pourkashiyan and Others Close Behind

Carissa Yip Leads U.S. Women’s Championship with Perfect Score

In the second round of the 2024 U.S. Women’s Championship, IM Carissa Yip has taken the lead with a perfect 2/2 score. Yip’s impressive performance has put her ahead of the rest of the field, but she is closely followed by three players, including WGM Atousa Pourkashiyan.

Yip’s second win in a row has solidified her position at the top of the leaderboard. In a thrilling game against FM Rose Atwell, Yip capitalized on her opponent’s mistake and secured the victory.

Meanwhile, Pourkashiyan has also made a strong start to the tournament, defeating IM Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova to join the chase for the top spot. Pourkashiyan’s strategic play and tactical skills were on full display in her victory.

The U.S. Women’s Championship is shaping up to be a highly competitive event, with several top players vying for the title. The upcoming rounds promise to deliver more exciting games and intense battles on the chessboard.

Fans can follow all the action live on the official website and on Chess.com. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the tournament progresses.