Women's Top 100 · #14
Carissa Yip
USA
Yip, Carissa is ranked #14 in FIDE women with a rating of 2482. American WGM and 2022 US Women's Champion, one of the strongest young female players the United States has produced.
FIDE Rating
2482
World Rank
#14
Federation
USA
Age
23 (2003)
About Carissa Yip
Carissa Yip is currently ranked #14 in the world women's FIDE classical chess rankings with a rating of 2482 , representing USA. Born in 2003, Carissa Yip is 23 years old.
Yip, Carissa is ranked #14 in FIDE women with a rating of 2482. American WGM and 2022 US Women's Champion, one of the strongest young female players the United States has produced.
The classical FIDE rating of 2482 is calculated from over-the-board tournament games played in FIDE-rated events. Ratings are updated monthly on the FIDE rating list. A rating above 2700 is widely considered the threshold for super-grandmaster status, placing Carissa Yip among the strongest players in the world.
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Classical Rating
2482
FIDE list
World Rank
#14
Women's list
Federation
USA
FIDE registered
Data as of April 2026. Ratings update on the 1st of each month.
Career Highlights
- 2x US Women's Chess Champion: 2021 and 2022.
- Became a Woman International Master (WIM) at age 10 — one of the youngest ever to achieve the title.
- Top-rated female chess player in the United States through the mid-2020s.
- Represents the next generation of American women's chess alongside Jennifer Yu and other young players.
- Studied at Harvard University while competing at the elite level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How young was Carissa Yip when she became a WIM? ▾
Yip earned the Woman International Master title at age 10, one of the youngest players ever to achieve the norm-based title. She continued her rapid development and became a Women's Grandmaster shortly after.
Has Carissa Yip competed internationally beyond the US? ▾
Yes. Yip has represented the United States at Chess Olympiads and competed in Women's Grand Prix events, establishing herself as a genuine international contender beyond domestic titles.
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