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”…

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….