Tan Zhongyi
Women's World Chess Champion, 2017-2018
Born
May 29th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
China
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Achieved the title of Women's World Chess Champion in 2017, successfully defending the title in 2018. Competed at a high level in various international chess tournaments and earned recognition in the chess community. Demonstrated exceptional skills and strategy on the board, contributing to the advancement of women's chess.
Won the Women's World Chess Championship in 2017
Defended the Women's World Chess title in 2018
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