1997 U.S. Championship (Women)
Location: Chandler, Arizona
August 23, 1997 to September 01, 1997
9 rounds
Round robin tournament
Winner: Esther Epstein
August 23, 1997 to September 01, 1997
9 rounds
Round robin tournament
Winner: Esther Epstein
| Place | Player | Score | W | L | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Esther Epstein | 7.5 / 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2. | Anjelina Belakovskaia | 7.0 / 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 3. | Anna Akhsharumova | 6.5 / 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 4. | Anna Hahn | 5.0 / 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 4. | Jennifer Shahade | 5.0 / 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 6. | Irina Krush | 4.5 / 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 7. | Sharon Burtman | 3.5 / 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 8. | Ivona Jezierska | 3.0 / 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 9. | Jennie Frenklakh | 2.0 / 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 10. | Player not found | 1.0 / 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |