Rochelle Wu
Rochelle Wu | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Born | March 2006 (age 19) Birmingham, Alabama |
| Title | FIDE Master (2022) Woman Grandmaster (2022) |
| Peak rating | 2317 (September 2022) |
Rochelle Wu is an American chess player.
Chess career
[edit]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]
Education
[edit]She graduated from Davis Senior High School in 2024, and currently attends UC Irvine, where she is majoring in economics.
References
[edit]- ^ Sparacino, Emily. "Child chess whiz Rochelle Wu earns awards in state, national and international tournaments".
- ^ Motley, Dante (December 29, 2022). "16-year-old Woodland girl is 'chess master', competing in national championship".
- ^ "Rochelle Wu Of Woodland, 16, Qualifies For US Girls' Junior Chess Championship". July 1, 2022.
- ^ Shahade, Jennifer (May 15, 2020). "Rochelle Wu Wins 1st Unruly Queens Event, Next Edition Set for May 16".
- ^ Lang, JJ (November 27, 2023). "Wu, Mou Stick Podium Finishes at 2023 World Youth Championship".
External links
[edit]- Rochelle Wu rating card at FIDE