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From May 2nd to 19th the Women's World Chess Championship is being decided in China between two Chinese players: Reigning World Champion Tan Zhongyi, currently ranked tenth in the world, defends her title against world number two, Ju Wenjun. The organizer of the competition is the Chinese Chess Federation, which will host the match in Shanghai and Chongqing — Ju Wenjun is from Shanghai, Tan Zhongyi lives in Chongqing.
The competition for the World Championship is played over ten games. Should it be tied, a rapid (and if necessary, blitz) playoff will be played on May 19th.
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| Date | Event | Place |
| May 2 | Opening ceremony | Shanghai |
| May 3 | Game 1 | Shanghai |
| May 4 | Game 2 | Shanghai |
| May 5 | Rest day | Shanghai |
| May 6 | Game 3 | Shanghai |
| May 7 | Game 4 | Shanghai |
| May 8 | Rest day | Shanghai |
| May 9 | Game 5 | Shanghai |
| May 12 | Game 6 | Chongqing |
| May 13 | Game 7 | Chongqing |
| May 14 | Rest day | Chongqing |
| May 15 | Game 8 | Chongqing |
| May 16 | Game 9 | Chongqing |
| May 17 | Rest day | Chongqing |
| May 18 | Game 10 | Chongqing |
| May 19 | Playoff (if needed) / Closing | Chongqing |
