Hit the Halfway Mark! World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025
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Hit the Halfway Mark! World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025

The FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 in Rhodes has officially hit the halfway mark! The rapid rounds are done, and now all eyes are on the upcoming blitz games, starting April 16, 2025. But before we dive into the blitz action, let’s celebrate…

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”…

FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025
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FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025

The FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025 has officially started in the beautiful city of Rhodes, Greece. The event is organized by FIDE and the Hellenic Chess Federation and is being held at the Palace Hotel. More than 430 young chess players from…

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…

Teodora Injac Wins 2025 European Women’s Chess Championship
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Teodora Injac Wins 2025 European Women’s Chess Championship

IM Teodora Injac from Serbia has won the 25th European Women’s Chess Championship! She scored a brilliant 9.5 out of 11 games and finished 1.5 points ahead of her closest competitors. The tournament was held in Rhodes, Greece, from March 31 to April 10, 2025. This scenic island…

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…