Yuliia Vladyslavivna Osmak, born on March 6, 1998, in Kyiv, Ukraine, is a distinguished Ukrainian chess player who has achieved significant milestones in her career. She holds the titles of Woman Grandmaster (WGM, 2016) and International Master (IM, 2017), showcasing her exceptional skills and dedication to the game. Osmak's journey in chess is marked by her victories across various competitions, including becoming the Women's Chess Olympiad winner in 2022.
From a young age, Osmak demonstrated her potential by winning the Ukrainian Girl's Chess Championships multiple times across different age categories, including U10, U12, U16, and U20, with notable wins in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2013. Her talent further shone on the global stage when she clinched the World Youth Chess Championship in the U12 girl's age group in 2010. Her achievements at the European Youth Chess Championships, where she won bronze medals in both the U10 and U12 categories, further attest to her prowess from an early age.
Osmak's excellence is not confined to individual competitions; she has also represented Ukraine in major team chess tournaments. She played a pivotal role in Ukraine's team, participating in the Women's Chess Olympiad in 2018 and 2022, where Ukraine won gold in 2022 and silver in 2018. Additionally, she has contributed to the team's success in the European Women's Team Chess Championship and the World Women's Team Chess Championship, winning a bronze medal in the 2017 European Women's Team Chess Championship.
Despite facing challenges, including a controversial disqualification from the FIDE Universiade tournament in 2021 due to a statistical analysis of her games, Osmak's spirit and dedication to chess remain unshaken. She expressed her willingness to dispute the verdict, showcasing her integrity and passion for the sport.
Wikipedia article: Yuliia Osmak
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