The Women's World Chess Championship match takes place in Shanghai and Chongqing July 5th to 24th 2023. Defending Champion Ju Wenjun faces challenger Lei Tingjie in a 12 game match. Games start at 15:00 local time which is 8am BST. Playing days in July: 5th-6th, 8th-9th, 11th-12th, (13th-14th travel to Chongqing and rest day), 15th-16th, 18th-19th, 21st-22nd then 23rd for tie-breaks if needed.
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