| Mkrtchyan in 2023 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 27, 2004 |
| Chess career | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Title | Woman Grandmaster (2025) |
| Peak rating | 2381 (January 2023) |
Mariam Mkrtchyan is an Armenian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster.
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]