Rochelle Wu is an American chess player.

Rochelle Wu
CountryUnited States
BornMarch 2006 (age 18)
Woodland, California
TitleFIDE Master (2022)
Woman Grandmaster (2022)
Peak rating2317 (September 2022)

Chess career

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Wu began playing chess at the age of 6 along with her older brother.[1] She was coached online by Indian and Serbian players, as well as under former World Champion Garry Kasparov's Young Stars program.[2] She broke the record for the youngest player to represent the U.S. in an Olympiad.[3]

In 2016, she won the U10 section of the World Youth Chess Championship.

In April 2020, she won the Unruly Queens online chess event, defeating Sasha Konovalenko in the last round.[4]

In November 2023, she finished in second place in the U18 section of the World Youth Chess Championship.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Sparacino, Emily. "Child chess whiz Rochelle Wu earns awards in state, national and international tournaments".
  2. ^ Motley, Dante (December 29, 2022). "16-year-old Woodland girl is 'chess master', competing in national championship".
  3. ^ "Rochelle Wu Of Woodland, 16, Qualifies For US Girls' Junior Chess Championship". July 1, 2022.
  4. ^ Shahade, Jennifer (May 15, 2020). "Rochelle Wu Wins 1st Unruly Queens Event, Next Edition Set for May 16".
  5. ^ Lang, JJ (November 27, 2023). "Wu, Mou Stick Podium Finishes at 2023 World Youth Championship".
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