🔥 The FIDE Women's World Championship match between Ju Wenjun and Lei Tingjie commences today with the opening ceremony!
⚔️ The defending World Champion GM Ju Wenjun faces the Challenger GM Lei Tingjie in a 12-game match held in Shanghai and Chongqing. #WomenChessMatch
🏆 Who will take home the crown?
📷: Stev Bonhage
The tie at the top was broken today as Fabiano Caruana won a critical game against Ian Nepomniachtchi to emerge as the sole leader with 3/4. Meanwhile, Rapport drew with So, while Firouzja picked up his first win of the event, defeating Deac with Black.
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📷: @LennartOotes for @GrandChessTour