Challenger Tan Zhongyi strikes first at the FIDE Women’s World Championship Match, winning game two after Champion Ju Wenjun blunders in the endgame. Following a closely contested 99% accuracy draw in the opening game, it was evident that both players were adopting a solid, risk-free approach. Game two appeared to be heading in a similar…

The FIDE Women’s World Championship Match 2025 began today at 15:00 local time in Shanghai, China. Ju Wenjun had the White pieces, while Tan Zhongyi, playing with black, steered the game into the Sicilian Defence. After 39 moves, with no major fireworks, the game concluded in a logical draw. Yesterday was a packed media day…

The official press conference and opening ceremony of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship took place today in Shanghai, set against a prestigious backdrop befitting such a significant event. At approximately 16:00 local time, journalists gathered in the Grand Banquet Hall on the fifth floor of the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai, eagerly awaiting the start…

The April rating list was primarily influenced by the Prague International Festival, the European Individual Championship in Eforie Nord, Romania, FIDE WGP Cyprus, and several European leagues. Magnus Carlsen continues his reign at the top, slightly extending his lead over world No. 2, Hikaru Nakamura. Both gained a few rating points in March—Carlsen in the…