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Great Players of the Present: Carissa Yip, with GM Ben Finegold

October 23, 2026 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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Grandmaster Ben Finegold presents a lecture analyzing games played by strong contemporary player Carissa Yip. The session reviews encounters from various recent US Women's Championship events against notable opponents like Tatev Abrahamyan, Irina Krush, and Thalia Cervantes. This educational video is ideal for chess enthusiasts interested in modern tournament play and the games of top American women competitors.

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Great Players of the Present: Carissa Yip, with GM Ben Finegold
Recorded on September 2, 2026 in Roswell, GA

Games:
11:12 Carissa Yip - Tatev Abrahamyan, 2021 US Women's Championship
27:12 Irina Krush - Carissa Yip, 2024 US Women's Championship
36:20 Carissa Yip - Thalia Cervantes, 2020 US Women's Championship

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Intro and concluding music: “Da Jazz Blues,” by Doug Maxwell; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mopxtd1dZM. Thank you Doug!

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