IM Carissa Yip took clear lead of the 2021 U.S. Women's Championship after Wednesday's seventh round. // photo Lennart Ootes, Saint Louis Chess Club

Massachusetts 18-year-old IM Carissa Yip will be crowned the next U.S. Women's Chess Champion after clinching the national championship with a round to spare on Sunday. // photo Lennart Ootes, Saint Louis Chess Club

IM Carissa Yip took clear lead of the 2021 U.S. Women's Championship after Wednesday's seventh round. // photo Lennart Ootes, Saint Louis Chess Club