Anna Ushenina

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Anna Ushenina's career is marked by a historic World Championship win that broke new ground for Ukrainian chess. Her victory in 2012 was not just a personal achievement but a milestone for her country, inspiring countless young players. She has also excelled in rapid and blitz formats, winning the 2020 Speed Chess Championship. Her records speak for themselves: she is the first Ukrainian woman to hold the world title, and she remains a respected figure in the chess community.

AwardsUshenina's most prestigious accolade is the Women's World Chess Championship title, which she won in 2012. She also claimed the European Women's Championship in 2016 and the Women's Speed Chess Championship Super Final in 2020. These victories highlight her versatility across classical and faster time controls, and they solidify her status as one of Ukraine's greatest chess players.

Honours & Distinctions

Grandmaster (GM) Title

FIDE·2012

Highest title awarded by FIDE.

International Master (IM) Title

FIDE·2007

Second-highest title for women.

Records & Feats

First Ukrainian woman to become Women's World Chess Champion

Historic First·2012

Won the title in 2012, a historic first for Ukraine.