Women's World Chess Championship 2025: Live streaming, TV channel, where and how to watch?

Ju Wenjun is looking to defend her title for the fourth consecutive time.

The Women’s World Chess Championship 2025 is set to be a thrilling battle between reigning champion Ju Wenjun and challenger Tan Zhongyi. Scheduled from April 3 to April 23, this championship match will take place in Shanghai and Chongqing, continuing the tradition of hosting games in the hometowns of both competitors.

The Women’s WCC 2025 marks their first title match against each other in seven years. Their rivalry began in 2017, when Tan defeated Ju en route to winning the championship. Ju later challenged Tan in 2018, claimed the title, and has successfully defended it ever since. Now, after Tan’s victory in the 2024 Candidates Tournament, she gets a long-awaited rematch to reclaim the crown.

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Where and when is Women’s World Chess Championship 2025 scheduled to take place?

The match will take place in two Chinese cities:

• Shanghai (April 3–10) – The first half of the match.
• Chongqing (April 11–23) – The second half and any necessary tiebreaks.\

What is the format of Women’s World Chess Championship 2025?

The 2025 Women’s World Chess Championship will be played as a 12-game classical match with the following time controls:

• 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment per move starting from move one.
• If the match is tied after 12 games, tie-breaks with faster time controls will decide the champion.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Women’s World Chess Championship 2025?

Chess enthusiasts can follow the championship live through various platforms that provide expert commentary, in-depth analysis, and real-time game updates.

Official Live Streaming Platforms

1. FIDE’s Official YouTube Channel – The governing body of chess, FIDE, will offer official broadcasts with professional commentary.
2. Chess.com – One of the most popular chess websites, providing live game coverage along with expert analysis.
3. Chess24 – Known for its high-quality chess streams, including commentary from grandmasters.
4. ChessBase India YouTube Channel – The go-to platform for Indian chess fans, offering live coverage with Hindi and English commentary.

TV channels broadcasting Women’s WCC 2025

While specific TV channels broadcasting the tournament may vary by region, updates on local TV listings will be provided as the event progresses. Fans are encouraged to check their regional sports networks for live broadcasts.

With multiple platforms providing live streaming and expert coverage, fans from all over the world can stay engaged and follow the action move by move.

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