Ju Wenjun Levels Scores in 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship with Pawn-Up Endgame Win

GM Ju Wenjun emerged victorious in a thrilling third game of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship, leveling the scores at 1.5-1.5 against GM Tan Zhongyi. The intense match saw Ju grab a crucial pawn in the endgame, leading to a nerve-wracking clash that lasted 5.5 hours and 87 moves.

Tan, playing fast and applying pressure in a Sicilian opening, seemed to have the upper hand initially. However, Ju’s strategic pawn grab shifted the momentum in her favor. The game should have ended in a draw in the opposite-colored bishop endgame, but Tan made a critical error on move 60, allowing Ju to secure the win.

The upcoming fourth game, where Tan will have the white pieces, promises to be another exciting battle between these two top players. The match is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 7, at 3:00 a.m. ET.

Stay tuned for full player quotes and analysis on this intense showdown between Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi in the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship. Don’t miss out on the action as these two chess prodigies vie for the prestigious title of world champion.