Mariam Mkrtchyan

Mariam Mkrtchyan is an Armenian chess player. She holds the title of Women's International Master, which was awarded to her in 2022.

Mariam Mkrtchyan
CountryArmenia
Born (2004-02-27) February 27, 2004
Yerevan, Armenia
TitleWoman International Master (2022)
Peak rating2381 (January 2023)

Chess career

Over the span of 2 years from 2020 to 2022, Mkrtchyan improved her rating significantly from 2075 to 2343; an increase of nearly 300 points. In 2022, she won the Armenian women's championship and qualified for the national team.[1] She then achieved a perfect score in the World Youth Championship for girls under 18.[2][3]

In December 2022, Mkrtchyan won the international U20 tournament held in Mansiysk, Russia.[4]

In March 2023, Mkrtchyan competed in the European Women Chess Championship.[5]

Mkrtchyan is a member of the Armenian women's chess team, and is the European U18 champion.[4]

References
  1. "From Obscurity to Champion: The Inspiring Story of Mariam Mkrtchyan".
  2. "Armenia's Mariam Mkrtchyan wins European Youth Chess Championship in Antalya". November 14, 2022.
  3. "Armenia's Mariam Mkrtchyan Wins European U-18 Chess Championships in Turkey". November 14, 2022.
  4. "Mariam Mkrtchyan, winner of the international chess tournament in Khanty-Mansiysk". December 8, 2022.
  5. "European Chess Championship: Armenia's Mariam Mkrtchyan beats Azeri rival". March 29, 2023.
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