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….

FIDE World Cup 2025 for Under 8, 10, 12 – Last Call to Register!
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FIDE World Cup 2025 for Under 8, 10, 12 – Last Call to Register!

The countdown has begun! Only 5 days left to register for the FIDE World Cup 2025 for young chess talents. This exciting event will take place in Batumi, Georgia, from June 22 to July 3, 2025. Who Can Participate? The tournament is open to three age categories: Under…

Fighting Chess at WGP India – Zhu Jiner Leads After 3 Rounds
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Fighting Chess at WGP India – Zhu Jiner Leads After 3 Rounds

The Fighting Chess at WGP in Pune is full of energy and excitement! So far, 9 out of 15 games have ended with a winner — proof of the fierce competition on display. Hosted at Amanora The Fern Hotel, the event saw chess fans gathering to watch top…

Never move too soon – Divya and Zhu Jiner Take the Lead in Pune
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Never move too soon – Divya and Zhu Jiner Take the Lead in Pune

Round 2 of the Pune Women’s Grand Prix brought excitement, drama, and a powerful lesson: never move too soon. Indian star Divya Deshmukh and China’s Zhu Jiner now lead the tournament after two strong wins each. Let’s take a closer look at what happened in today’s games. Opening…

Game 7 Turns Dramatic: Ju Wenjun Takes a Big Lead
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Game 7 Turns Dramatic: Ju Wenjun Takes a Big Lead

After a short two-day break, the FIDE Women’s World Championship Match resumed with Game 7 Turns Dramatic—and Ju Wenjun Takes a Big Lead. Tan Zhongyi seemed on her way to winning, just like she did in 2018. But as the clock ticked down and pressure mounted, she lost…

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….

Luca Protopopescu Becomes Youngest Ever to Break 2200 Rating
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Luca Protopopescu Becomes Youngest Ever to Break 2200 Rating

Just days after his ninth birthday, Luca Protopopescu from France has made chess history. He became the Youngest Ever to Break 2200 FIDE classical rating. This young star from Marseille achieved this incredible milestone by beating his former coach! A Record-Breaking Feat Only nine months ago, England’s FM…