In a dazzling display of strategy and skill, China's Ju Wenjun has once again proven her mastery of the chessboard by clinching her 5th consecutive title at the FIDE Women's World Championship in Chongqing. 🎉
Throughout a rigorous nine-game battle, Ju showcased her tactical brilliance. Starting with the white pieces, she adopted a cautious approach—castling early on move four and deploying the renowned Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo attack against Tan Zhongyi’s Sicilian defense. The intense exchanges in the center gradually led the match into a tense rook-and-pawn endgame, eventually ending in a draw through a repetition of moves.
Despite the final game drawing, her consistent performance throughout the championship secured her victory, marking the 16th time a Chinese player has claimed the women's world championship title. A historic achievement that has chess fans buzzing and inspires both seasoned enthusiasts and young strategists alike! ♟️
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Ju clinches 5th consecutive title at FIDE Women's World Championship
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