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Announcing the ChessMood 20/20 Grand Prix
A $20,000 prize event open to all Lichess streamers’ teams
Lichess: A review of 2024!
As we say goodbye to 2024, let’s look back at everything we’ve achieved, the impact Lichess has had …
Interview: Ju Wenjun - Women's World Chess Champion 2025
Lichess interviewed GM Ju Wenjun after she won her fifth Women's World Chess Championship title.
2025 Womens World Chess Championship Game 9: Ju wins her 5th World Championship!
Ju secures the draw in the 9th game, and wins her 5th Women's World Chess Champion title
2025 Women’s World Chess Championship Game 8: Ju Nears 5th Title
After GM Ju Wenjun's win in game 8, GM Tan Zhongyi has to win her next four games just to tie the ma…
2025 Women's World Chess Championship Game 7: Tan is on the Ropes
Ju extends her lead to 5-2, leaving no room for further missteps by Tan and forcing her into a must-…
2025 Women's World Chess Championship Game 6: Ju Extends Her Lead
Ju wins a second consecutive one-sided way, finishing the Shanghai leg of the match with a 2 wins le…
2025 Women's World Chess Championship Game 5: Tan’s Opening Surprise Backfires
GM Tan Zhongyi surprised GM Ju Wenjun as she played the Kan Variation of the Sicilian Defense; Ju hi…
Lichess Game of the Month: February '25
The steel king makes a Racing Kings-style run
2025 Women's World Chess Championship Game 4: Neck and Neck
Ju Wenjun holds the draw, despite the time disadvantage and harder position to navigate, with the ma…
2025 Women's World Chess Championship Game 3: Ju Bounces Back
GM Ju Wenjun comes back after the first rest day with a win over GM Tan Zhongyi to level the score.
2025 Women's World Chess Championship Game 2: Tan Creates Endgame Magic
Ahead of the rest day, GM Tan Zhongyi defeated GM Ju Wenjun in the second game of the match.
2025 Women's World Chess Championship Game 1: A Quiet Appetizer
Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi enter the match well-prepared, in an expectedly safe game, leaving lots to…
2025 Women's World Chess Championship Preview: GM Ju Wenjun vs. GM Tan Zhongyi
GM Ju Wenjun will defend her title against challenger GM Tan Zhongyi starting on Thursday, April 3.