Irina Krush
Irina Krush is a prominent American chess player and the first woman to earn the Grandmaster title while representing the United States. Born in Odesa, Ukraine, she moved to Brooklyn at a young age and quickly made her mark in the chess world, becoming the youngest champion of the US Women's Championship at just 14 years old. With a record of participation in 13 Chess Olympiads, Krush has been a key figure in elevating the profile of women's chess in the United States, contributing both as a player and as a commentator for chess events, particularly during her recent commentary stint in India leading up to the 46th Chess Olympiad.
Born on Apr 24, 1983 (43 years old)
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Irina Krush is the first and only woman to earn the Grandmaster (GM) title while playing for the United States.
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