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Ju Wenjun brushes aside Tan Zhongyi’s challenge to retain FIDE Women’s World Championship crown • Apr. 16, 2025, 2:43 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Women’s World Chess Championship: Ju Wenjun on cusp of fifth title, needs just one draw vs Tan Zhongyi to retain crown • Apr. 16, 2025, 2:25 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Women’s World Chess Championship: Ju Wenjun levels score with endgame magic • Apr. 7, 2025, 1:56 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Chess: Tan Zhongyi takes shock lead over Ju Wenjun in Women’s World Championship • Apr. 4, 2025, 2:54 AM ET (The Guardian)

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Born January 31, 1991 (age 34) • Shanghai • China

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