The FIDE Women's World Championship 2025 is currently locked in a 2-2 tie after four intense games between reigning champion Ju Wenjun and challenger Tan Zhongyi. The latest development saw Game 4 conclude in a draw on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Shanghai, China, maintaining the deadlock following Ju Wenjun's crucial victory in Game 3.
Game 4, a hard-fought contest between Tan Zhongyi (White) and Ju Wenjun (Black), extended to 81 moves before ending in a draw. This result prevented either player from taking a lead, setting the stage for subsequent games in the championship match. Prior to this, Game 3 proved pivotal for Ju Wenjun. In a lengthy 87-move battle, Ju Wenjun defeated Tan Zhongyi, who was playing as White, to level the overall score at 1.5–1.5. FIDE reports indicated that a key endgame error by Tan Zhongyi contributed to Ju Wenjun's win in that game, which also took place in Shanghai.
Beyond the ongoing World Championship, the competitive chess scene has seen other significant results. Chess.com's Titled Tuesday events have continued to feature top grandmasters. Recent winners include GM Hikaru Nakamura, who scored 10.5 points on July 9, 2024, and GM Denis Lazavik, who achieved the same score on July 23, 2024. The end of 2024 and start of 2025 also saw notable victories, with GM Magnus Carlsen winning on December 24, 2024, and GM Jose Martinez taking a win on January 7, 2025, both with 10.5 points. These results contribute to an updated leaderboard where Hikaru Nakamura leads with 77 overall wins, followed by Magnus Carlsen with 45 wins, and Dmitry Andreikin with 20 wins.
Looking ahead, the chess calendar remains active with elite tournaments. The Week in Chess (TWIC) live tournament listings highlight upcoming events such as the 35th Chicago Open 2026, scheduled to take place in Chicago, USA. While results for this event are not yet available, its inclusion underscores the continuous stream of high-level competition in the chess world.
The blend of high-stakes world championship matches and regular online tournaments ensures that top-tier chess remains a dynamic and engaging spectacle for fans globally. As the FIDE Women's World Championship progresses, all eyes will be on Shanghai to see which player will break the current tie and move closer to claiming the coveted title.