by John Bain | Jul 24, 2023 | Blog, Women World Champs 2023
€300,000 to the winner and €200,000 to the runner-up! byJohn Bain Ju WenjunA smile of joy after Game 12 In Game 12–the final game of Classical Chess play–with the match tied, the reigning Champion Ju Wenjun playing the white pieces created a passed pawn... Read more
by John Bain | Jul 19, 2023 | Blog, Women World Champs 2023
Tied after Round 10 and approaching a climax, the 12-game Women’s World Chess Championship is taking place now in China July 5-24, 2023.With only 2 games remaining in Classical Chess play, the match now stands at 5-5! Play resumes with Rounds 11 and 12 on Friday... Read more
by John Bain | May 18, 2023 | Blog, Women World Champs 2023
China’s Ju Wenjun Women’s World Chess Champion Born: January 31, 1991Shanghai, ChinaFIDE Rating 2560 Ready for a Challenger! by John Bain Ju Wenjun will defend her title in a 12-game match, July 5-25, 2023, against the Challenger Lei Tingjie, the winner of the... Read more