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Ruth Inez Haring (born January 23, 1955) is a Woman International Master of chess. She competed in the US Women's Championship in the 1970's and 1980's, played for team USA in the 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, and 1982 Chess Olympiads.

Haring ran successfully for the US Chess Federation Executive Board in 2009, serving as Vice President for two years, and then as President for five years. Haring was reelected in 2013 for a three year term, and served on the EB for a total of seven years.

Ms. Haring also serves on the CalChess Board of Directors, and is the FIDE Zonal President for zone 2.1, the USA.