Tan Zhongyi, born in Chongqing, China, is a chess grandmaster and former Women's World Chess Champion, widely recognized for her strategic depth and resilience. Excelling from a young age, she won the World Youth U10, U12, and U14 Girls Championships, laying the foundation for a stellar career. Her breakthrough came in 2017 when she captured the Women's World Championship, defeating Anna Muzychuk in a dramatic rapid tiebreak. | Tan has consistently performed at the highest level, winning the Women's World Rapid Championship in 2022 and claiming multiple Chinese national titles. She has been a key contributor to China's team successes in Chess Olympiads and other international events. In 2024, she triumphed at the Women's Candidates Tournament, securing the right to challenge reigning champion Ju Wenjun in 2025. | As of October 2025, Tan maintains a classical rating of 2518, rapid rating of 2485, and blitz rating of 2437. A law graduate from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, she remains a dominant presence in both classical and rapid chess, inspiring the next generation of players.