China's chess grandmaster Ju Wenjun has etched her name in the annals of sports history, clinching her fifth straight FIDE Women's World Championship title after a decisive 6.5–2.5 victory over compatriot Tan Zhongyi in Chongqing. The win extends China's remarkable record to 16 women's world chess championships since 1991.
In the final showdown, Ju employed precise positional play against Tan's Sicilian Defense, transitioning through a tense rook-and-pawn endgame that showcased her trademark composure. While the decisive game concluded with a draw via repetition, Ju's cumulative performance across nine rigorous matches cemented her dominance in modern chess.
Strategic Brilliance: Analysts highlight Ju's early castling on move four as foundational to controlling the tempo. Her use of the Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo attack exemplified China's growing reputation for blending classical strategies with innovative modern techniques.
The victory reinforces China's global chess leadership, with four of the world's top five female players now hailing from the country. As the event concluded in Chongqing—a hub for tech and culture—observers noted chess's growing role in China's soft power initiatives and youth education programs.
