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- Rajlich, Iweta (1981) Poland - WGM and IM
- Reischer, Salome (1899–1980) Austria - WIM
- Reizniece-Ozola, Dana (1981) Latvia - WGM
- Richards, Heather (1983) England - WIM
- Riegler, Alessandra (1961) Italy - ICCF Women's World Champion
- Rinder, Friedl (1905–2001) Germany - WIM
- Rogule, Laura (1988) Latvia - WGM
- Roodzant, Catharina (1896–1999) The Netherlands
- Roos, Nancy (1905–1957) United States
- Rootare, Salme (1913–1987) Estonia - WIM
- Ross, Laura (1988) United States - WFM
- Rubene, Ilze (1958-2002) - WIM
- Rubtsova, Olga (1909–1992) Russia - Women's World Champion and IFCC Women's World Champion, WGM
- Rudenko, Lyudmila (1904–1986) Ukraine, Russia - Women's World Champion, WGM
- Rudge, Mary (1842–1919) England
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