Ju Wenjun retains Women’s World Championship title in lopsided match

In a very one-sided match, Ju Wenjun defended her title as women’s world champion against Tan Zhongyi. Although the challenger took the lead in the second game, she suffered four consecutive defeats from the fifth game onwards. A draw in the ninth game today was enough for Ju Wenjun to win the match – played to the best of twelve games – early and defend her title. | Photo: Anna Shtourman