Game 1: Ju Wenjun vs Tan Zhongyi, FIDE Women's World Chess Championship 2025

Featured is Game 1 from FIDE Women's World Chess Championship 2025 between defending champion Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi. The opening played in an Open Sicilian with 2...e6. Time controls are 90 minutes with a 30-second increment throughout, and a 30-minute bonus once move 40 is reached. In this best of 12 games match, the games will be played in the hometowns of the players. Games 1 through 6 are set to take place in Shanghai, China which is Ju Wenjun's hometown. Games 7 through 12 are set to take place in Chongqing, China which is Tan Zhongyi's hometown. With Ju Wenjun's FIDE rating at 2561, and Tan Zhongyi's FIDE rating at 2555, we are almost certainly in for a very closely contested match. Who do you think will win?

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Game 1: Ju Wenjun vs Tan Zhongyi, FIDE Women's World Chess Championship 2025

Below the video, there is a pop quiz with two questions. If you are interested in improving your game, devote some time to answering them before watching the video.
https://youtu.be/cmFzXSEEvdg

Question 1 of 2: What is a problem with 9. 0-0?

Question 2 of 2: What is good way for white to handle the ensuing pressure on f2?

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