Tan Zhongyi

Women's World Chess Champion, 2017-2018

Tan Zhongyi - Women's World Chess Champion, 2017-2018
Born

May 29th, 1991
33 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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