Ju Wenjun Dominates Women’s World Chess Championship with 4-2 Lead

The Women’s World Chess Championship match between defending champion GM Ju Wenjun and challenger GM Tan Zhongyi has taken an exciting turn as Ju has surged ahead with a 4-2 lead after rounds 5 and 6.

In round 5, Ju showcased her creativity by coming up with a novel move that caught Tan off guard. Tan, sticking to her main plan from preparation, made a critical error that led to a worse position. Ju capitalized on this mistake, although she missed out on a big advantage due to an automatic move. Tan missed a beautiful equalizing move later in the game, highlighting the importance of adapting to new positions.

Round 6 saw Tan being slightly unconfident, deviating from a move order that previously gave her a good position. Ju, on the other hand, missed opportunities to solidify her advantage, allowing Tan chances to equalize. Tan’s risky move to push a pawn on the queenside backfired, leading to Ju’s victory.

The match has been a lesson in applying knowledge correctly and evaluating each position carefully. Both players have shown moments of brilliance and mistakes, making for an engaging and unpredictable competition. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling championship match.