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Ju Wenjun outclasses rival Tan Zhongyi to retain women’s world chess title
Chinese grandmaster Ju Wenjun has secured her fifth title at the 2025 Fide Women’s World Championship in Chongqing, defeating rival Tan Zhongyi 6½–2½. Ju, who has held the title since 2018, demonstrated her dominance by winning four consecutive games, marking her most decisive victory to date. The match underscored their nearly decade-long rivalry, with Ju successfully defending her crown against the very opponent who once eliminated her from the championship. Full Article
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