2025 Women's Chess Championship Tied at 2-2

The 2025 FIDE Women's World Chess Championship between GM Ju Wenjun and GM Tan Zhongyi is underway in Shanghai, with a prize fund of €500,000. After an initial draw in Game 1, Tan Zhongyi took an early lead by winning Game 2 due to a costly endgame blunder by Ju Wenjun under time pressure. Game 3 saw Ju aiming for a comeback and successfully winning, but Game 4 ended in a draw, leaving the series tied at 2-2. This championship is a rematch of their 2018 encounter, with Ju having successfully defended her title in previous years. Commentary is available daily from renowned chess figures like Judit Polgar, providing insights into the matches. The next game in the series is eagerly anticipated as Ju will have the white pieces, offering her another chance to take the lead.