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 | |
|---|---|
 Mkrtchyan in 2023 | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Born | February 27, 2004 Yerevan, Armenia |
| Title | Woman International Master (2022) |
| Peak rating | 2381 (January 2023) |
Chess career edit
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 edit
- ^ "From Obscurity to Champion: The Inspiring Story of Mariam Mkrtchyan".
- ^ "Armenia's Mariam Mkrtchyan wins European Youth Chess Championship in Antalya". November 14, 2022.
- ^ "Armenia's Mariam Mkrtchyan Wins European U-18 Chess Championships in Turkey". November 14, 2022.
- ^ a b "Mariam Mkrtchyan, winner of the international chess tournament in Khanty-Mansiysk". December 8, 2022.
- ^ "European Chess Championship: Armenia's Mariam Mkrtchyan beats Azeri rival". March 29, 2023.
External links edit
- Mariam Mkrtchyan rating card at FIDE
