Tan Zhongyi leads World Chess C'ship after Ju Wenjun's endgame collapse

GM Tan Zhongyi leads 1.5-0.5 in the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship after defeating reigning champion GM Ju Wenjun on Game 2. Tan capitalised on Ju's mistake in a rook endgame during a marathon 62-move game. The match began with a draw in Shanghai, and more intense games are expected. Game 3 will be played on Sunday.