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 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…

Third Annual Autism Talks Held in Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Third Annual Autism Talks Held in Almaty, Kazakhstan

On April 6, the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan hosted the third annual Autism Talks. This special event was held alongside the Asian Chess Championship (Zone 3.4) and celebrated World Autism Awareness Day, which is observed every year on April 2. The event honored inspiring stories from parents…

Asian Zonal 3.4 Championship 2025: First Round Highlights
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Asian Zonal 3.4 Championship 2025: First Round Highlights

The Asian Zonal 3.4 Chess Championship 2025 began on April 2nd in Almaty, Kazakhstan at the Atakent Exhibition Centre. This tournament is a qualifier for the World Chess Cup. Zone 3.4 includes six countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan. A total of 131 players (87…

Tan Zhongyi Strikes First in FIDE Women’s World Championship 2025
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Tan Zhongyi Strikes First in FIDE Women’s World Championship 2025

Game 2 of the FIDE Women’s World Championship brought the first decisive result — and it was Tan Zhongyi who made the breakthrough. The challenger took the lead after Ju Wenjun, the reigning champion, made a costly endgame mistake. The match had started cautiously. Game 1 was a…

FIDE Women’s World Championship Opening Ceremony 2025
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FIDE Women’s World Championship Opening Ceremony 2025

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship officially began with a grand opening ceremony in Shanghai. The event took place at the JW Marriott Hotel, creating a prestigious setting for this major chess tournament. Press Conference At 16:00 local time, journalists gathered in the Grand Banquet Hall for the…