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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 16, 2008 |
| Chess career | |
| Country | United States |
| Title | FIDE Master (2023) Woman Grandmaster (2025) |
| Peak rating | 2381 (August 2025) |
Zoey Tang (born March 16, 2008) is an American chess player holding the titles of FIDE Master (FM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM).
Chess career
[edit]Tang began playing chess at the age of 7 after learning the game in a library.[1]
In 2021, she won the Girls U14 North American Youth Chess Championship.[1] She was also the Oregon State Champion in 2023 and 2024.[2][3]
In January 2025, she was awarded the Woman Grandmaster title, being the first player from Oregon to achieve the title.[4]
In July 2025, she won the U.S. Girls' Junior championship, finishing a half-point ahead of runner-up Megan Paragua.[5]
In July 2026, she successfully defended her title, winning the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship for a second consecutive year with a score of 7½/9.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Tang graduated from Westview High School in 2026. She is set to attend Stanford University beginning in fall 2026.[7]
She also founded Puddletown Chess, a nonprofit chess organization that helps children learn and play the game.
References
[edit]- 1 2 Haskins, Devon (January 21, 2025). "Beaverton teen among best chess players in world, hopes to share love of game with others".
- ↑ "Oregon Chess Champions".
- ↑ Frost, Allison (January 22, 2025). "Oregon's 16-year-old 'Woman Grandmaster' on her chess goals".
- ↑ "Four South Coast players invited to All Stars Chess Tournament". February 1, 2025.
- ↑ Colodro, Carlos (July 25, 2025). "Woodward, Tang and Fishbein collect titles at US national championships".
- ↑ "2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Chess Championship". Saint Louis Chess Club. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Zoey Tang". Saint Louis Chess Club. Retrieved August 8, 2026.