The Chinese mainland's Ju Wenjun made history in Chongqing by clinching her fifth consecutive FIDE Women's World Chess Championship title. She emerged victorious over fellow Chinese mainland contender Tan Zhongyi with a final score of 6.5–2.5 in the nine-game showdown.
From the opening move, Ju signaled a cautious game plan. Playing with the white pieces, she castled early on move four and steered the match into the Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo attack against Tan's Sicilian defense. The strategic shift guided both players into a series of central exchanges, ultimately transitioning into a balanced rook-and-pawn endgame that ended in a draw.
After nine rigorous matches, Ju's consistency and positional mastery secured the championship. This victory not only cements her as one of the modern greats—tying a historic run of five straight titles—but also marks the 16th time a player from the Chinese mainland has lifted the women's world crown.
Her triumph resonates across the global chess community, inspiring young players and underscoring the power of strategic precision at the highest level of competition.
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Ju clinches 5th consecutive title at FIDE Women's World Championship
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