Karina Ambartsumova was born on August 17, 1989 in Russia, Kazan. International Chess Grandmaster since 2011, Master of Sports of Russia.
I began playing chess at the age of 4. I participated and became a prize-winner of Junior Championships in Russia, European and World Championships among girls in different age groups, and open and international women’s tournaments.
In 2011, I graduated from the Russian State Social University with a degree in social pedagogy. I also obtained a professional coaching diploma.
I am an active chess player. Since November 2017, I have entered the Тop 100 best women chess players in the world ordered by the FIDE rating. I have many years of experience as a chess coach working with children and adults of different qualifications.
Two-time bronze medalist of the Russian Women’s Rapid Chess Championship.
2017, 2018
Sochi
Two-time winner of the German Women’s Club Championship as part of SK Schwäbisch Hall.
2016/2017 and 2022/2023
Germany
Silver medalist of the international women’s tournament Mediterranean Flowers.
2016
Rijeka
Russian Women’s Rapid Chess Champion.
2015
Saint Petersburg
Winner of the international women’s tournament Lady Chess.
2014
Denmark
Bronze medalist of the Moscow Women’s Classical Chess Championship.
2014
Moscow
Moscow Women’s Blitz Chess Champion.
2012
Moscow
Member of the Russian national chess team at the 26th Summer Universiade.
2011
Shenzhen
Russian Student Chess Champion.
2010
Moscow
Moscow Women’s Rapid Chess Champion.
2008
Moscow
Shared 2nd–5th place at the Russian Girls U18 Championship.
2005
Sochi
Shared 3rd–5th place at the European Girls U16 Championship.
2003
Montenegro
Bronze medalist at the European Girls U14 Championship.
2002
Spain