Ju Wenjun, Lagno Advance To Semifinal Clash Of World Champions

Current Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun and Former Champ Alexandra Kosteniuk Advance to the 2023 Women’s World Championship Semifinals

Current Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun and former Women's World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk have advanced to the semifinals of the 2023 Women's World Championship. Wenjun, the top seed in the tournament, defeated Lei Tingjie of China 1.5-0.5 in the quarterfinals, while Kosteniuk, the sixth seed, upset third-seeded Tan Zhongyi of China 2.5-1.5.

Ju Wenjun Will Face Off Against Anna Muzychuk

Wenjun will face off against Anna Muzychuk in the semifinals. Muzychuk, the former Women's World Champion, upset second-seeded Kateryna Lagno of Russia 2.5-1.5 in the quarterfinals. The other semifinal will feature Kosteniuk against Lagno.

The Semifinals Will Begin On Tuesday, April 4

The semifinals will begin on Tuesday, April 4. The first game of each match will be played on that day, with the second game scheduled for Wednesday, April 5. The third and final game, if necessary, will be played on Thursday, April 6.

The Women's World Championship Is A 64-Player Single-Elimination Tournament

The Women's World Championship is a 64-player single-elimination tournament. The tournament is held every two years, and the winner is crowned the Women's World Champion. The current Women's World Champion is Ju Wenjun of China.

The Women's World Championship is one of the most prestigious chess tournaments in the world. It is organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

The Winner Of The Tournament Will Qualify For The Candidates Tournament

The winner of the tournament will qualify for the Candidates Tournament, which is the next stage in the cycle for the Women's World Championship. The Candidates Tournament is a 8-player double round-robin tournament, and the winner will challenge the Women's World Champion for the title in a match.