Mariam Mkrtchyan Explained

Country:	Armenia
Birth Place:	Yerevan, Armenia
Woman International Master (2022)
Peakrating:	2381 (January 2023)
Fideid:	13310828

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

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]

Notes and References

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