Abby Marshall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Abby Marshall |
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| Country |  United States |
| Born | June 11, 1991 Columbus, Ohio |
| Title | Woman FIDE Master (2007) |
| FIDE rating | 2116 (February 2014) |
| Peak rating | 2208 (October 2007) |
Abby Marshall was born on June 11, 1991. She is a talented chess player from the United States. Abby became a Woman FIDE Master in 2007. This is a special title given by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) to strong female chess players.
Abby has won many important chess tournaments. She is known for being the first girl to win a major high school chess championship. She also writes about chess, sharing her knowledge with others.
Abby Marshall's Chess Achievements
Abby Marshall has achieved a lot in the world of chess. In 2009, when she was 18 years old, she won the Denker Tournament of High School Champions. This was a big moment because she was the first girl ever to win this national high school title.
She also shared the title of National 11th Grade Chess Co-champion in 2008. Abby is the only player to win the Susan Polgar National Invitational for Girls twice. She won this tournament in both 2005 and 2006. In 2009, she competed in the World Youth Chess Championship. This event brings together young chess players from all over the globe.
Writing About Chess
Besides playing, Abby Marshall also shares her chess knowledge through writing. She writes a regular column for a website called ChessCafe.com. Her column is named "The Openings Explained."
She has also written articles for the online version of Chess Life. This is a well-known magazine about chess. Through her writing, Abby helps other players understand different parts of the game.
Education
Abby Marshall studied at Barnard College. She graduated from there in May 2014. She finished her studies with very high honors.
External links
- Abby Marshall rating card at FIDELua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Abby Marshall player profile and games at Chessgames.com
