Ju Wenjun Leads the Way in FIDE Women’s Events 2024–25
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Ju Wenjun Leads the Way in FIDE Women’s Events 2024–25

Fresh off winning her fifth world title, Ju Wenjun is leads the way in the 2024–25 FIDE Women’s series. She’s currently leading the rankings and putting serious pressure on her rivals. In this series, the highest-ranked player who hasn’t qualified by other means will earn a spot in…

Grand Finale in Chongqing: Ju Wenjun Wins Her Fifth World Chess Title
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Grand Finale in Chongqing: Ju Wenjun Wins Her Fifth World Chess Title

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship Grand Finale in Chongqing. Match ended on April 18 with a grand closing ceremony. The event celebrated a thrilling match between two of China’s strongest players: Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi. Held at the Jinke Grand Hotel, the ceremony marked the end…

FIDE Women’s World Championship 2025 – what a match it was!
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FIDE Women’s World Championship 2025 – what a match it was!

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship Match has come to a close. And what a match it was! The numbers behind the games tell a thrilling story of grit, strategy, and world-class chess. Two Cities, Nine Games, One Epic Clash This year’s championship was played across two cities….

Final Game of WWC – Ju Wenjun Crowned Champion for the Fifth Time
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Final Game of WWC – Ju Wenjun Crowned Champion for the Fifth Time

The final game of the FIDE WWC 2025 was filled with tension. Tan Zhongyi came in with nothing to lose. Ju Wenjun, on the other hand, only needed a draw to win her fifth world title. The pressure was on. Throughout the match, most games had clear winners—only…

Ju Wenjun One Step Away from Title After Fourth Win in a Row
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Ju Wenjun One Step Away from Title After Fourth Win in a Row

Ju Wenjun One Step, Game 8 of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship, Tan Zhongyi made a bold decision. She changed her opening strategy, hoping to surprise her opponent and score a win. Instead of her usual English Opening, Tan started with 1.e4—called “the best by test”…

Chongqing Hosts Second Half of 2025 Women’s World Chess Championship
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Chongqing Hosts Second Half of 2025 Women’s World Chess Championship

Chongqing Hosts Second Half of FIDE WWC 2025, China. The match continues between reigning champion Ju Wenjun and challenger Tan Zhongyi. The second half of the match was officially launched with a press conference at the elegant Jinke Grand Hotel, the venue for the rest of the games….

Ju Wenjun defeated challenger! Extends lead before the break in Chongqing
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Ju Wenjun defeated challenger! Extends lead before the break in Chongqing

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship is heating up! In Game 6, reigning World Champion Ju Wenjun defeated challenger Tan Zhongyi with the black pieces. This win gives Ju a strong 4–2 lead as the match heads into the second half—and to Tan’s hometown of Chongqing. It…

Ju Wenjun Takes the Lead in Game 5 of Women’s World Championship
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Ju Wenjun Takes the Lead in Game 5 of Women’s World Championship

For the first time in the match, reigning World Champion Ju Wenjun has taken the lead.She won Game 5 with confidence and control. Her opponent, Tan Zhongyi, playing with the Black pieces, ran into early trouble in the opening.Ju quickly took the advantage and never let it go….