Ju Wenjun Wins 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship, Becomes Five-Time Champion

Ju Wenjun Makes History by Winning Fifth Women’s World Chess Championship Title

In a thrilling showdown at the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship, GM Ju Wenjun emerged victorious over GM Tan Zhongyi with a commanding score of 6.5-2.5. This victory marks Ju’s fifth world championship title, making her only the fourth woman in history to achieve this remarkable feat.

The match, which took place in Shanghai, saw Ju dominating her opponent with a four-game winning streak after initially falling behind in game two. With three games to spare, Ju sealed her victory with a rock-solid draw in game nine, securing the €300,000 ($340k) winner’s prize. Tan, the runner-up, took home €200,000 for her efforts.

Ju’s journey to this historic win has been nothing short of impressive. The 34-year-old Chinese grandmaster first claimed the title in 2018 by defeating Tan in a match. She then successfully defended her title in subsequent matches against other top players, solidifying her seven-year reign as the women’s world champion.

With this latest triumph, Ju joins the ranks of legendary players such as Vera Menchik, Nona Gaprindashvili, and Maia Chiburdanidze, who have also won the title five times or more. Her exceptional skill and strategic prowess have solidified her status as one of the greatest female chess players of all time.

Both Ju and Tan will soon be back in action, with Tan set to compete in the TePe Sigeman Tournament in Malmo, Sweden, and Ju participating in the prestigious Norway Chess event. Their continued success and dedication to the game serve as an inspiration to aspiring chess players around the world.

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship has once again showcased the incredible talent and competitive spirit of women in chess. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matches and historic moments as these remarkable players continue to make their mark on the chess world.