FIDE CHESS PROFILE
Tan Zhongyi
Federation
FIDE title
B-Year
FIDE ID
China
Grandmaster
1991
8603642
2545
standard
2510
rapid
2486
blitz
Title registered by President
World rank
World (all players):
World (active players):
Female (active players):
731
555
4
National Rank CHN
National (all players):
National (active players):
Female (active players):
33
27
4
Continent Rank Asia
Rank (all players):
Rank (active players):
Female (active players):
101
83
4
FIDE Titles (year)
Grandmaster (GM)
2017
Woman
Grandmaster (WGM)
Grandmaster (WGM)
2009
Rating Progress Chart
Biography
Tan Zhongyi, born on May 29, 1991, is a former Women's World Champion renowned for her solid and strategic playing style. [...]
FIDE Title Applications
Tittle
Woman Grandmaster
FIDE PB / Congress
80th FIDE Congress 2009,
11-18 October, Halkidiki, GRE
11-18 October, Halkidiki, GRE
Status
Yes
Tan Zhongyi
Tan Zhongyi, born on May 29, 1991, is a former Women's World Champion renowned for her solid and strategic playing style. Her deep opening preparation and exceptional endgame technique make her a challenging opponent. She won the Women's World Chess Championship in 2017 after defeating Anna Muzychuk in the final. In 2024, she won the Cairns Cup, dominating a field of elite players. She also won the Women’s Сandidates Tournament 2024, allowing her to compete against Ju Wenjun in the Women’s World Chess Championship 2025. Tan has a history of strong performances in the FIDE Women's Grand Prix series, and with her current momentum, she is one of the favorites in the upcoming Grand Prix.