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The penultimate game of the 2023 Women’s World Championship is full of “what ifs.” If challenger Lei Tingjie wins in the final round, or in tiebreaks, defending champion GM Ju Wenjun will surely be haunted by missing 38. … Bg5! in this game.  

Editor's note: This story first appeared in the July 2023 issue of Chess Life Magazine. Consider becoming a US Chess member for more content like this — access to digital editions of both Chess Life and Chess Life Kids is a member benefit, and you can receive print editions of both magazines for a small add-on fee.

It’s been 13 years since a tied world championship match was decided in the final two games, with Anand defeating Topalov in the final game of a tied match. In the Women’s World Championship, it’s never happened!

With four rounds completed at the 2023 U.S. Championships, we’ve seen enough games to have some idea of who will be fighting for the coveted titles and spots to play in the strongest tournament in American Chess. As players at the top exchange blows, the events are shaping up to be more exciting than ever!

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Please check back later today for a downloadable bulletin of today's recap.  

Editor’s note: From July 15–25 at the Saint Louis Chess Club (SLCC), chess is the big sensation. But it doesn’t stop there.

This article will be updated with a printable bulletin on Monday, July 17.  

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It’s time to pack our bags and head to Chongqing! The challenger, GM Lei Tingjie, was able to protect her one-point lead in the match and take her 3½-2½ advantage back to her hometown after holding GM Ju Wenjun to a draw in the final game of the Shanghai portion of the match.