{"id":11966,"date":"2025-01-28T08:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T08:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/?p=11966"},"modified":"2025-01-28T08:51:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T08:51:49","slug":"lei-tingjie-returns-to-norway-chess-women-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/en\/2025\/01\/28\/lei-tingjie-returns-to-norway-chess-women-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Lei Tingjie Returns to Norway Chess Women 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Women\u2019s World No. 4, Lei Tingjie, will return to Norway Chess Women 2025 after securing an impressive third-place finish at last year\u2019s first Norway Chess Women tournament. Known for her fearless playing style, Lei is set to compete once again against some of the world\u2019s strongest female players.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo: Norway Chess \/ Stev Bonhage & Maria Emelianova<\/em><\/p>\n

Lei Tingjie\u2019s Rise in Women\u2019s Chess<\/h3>\n

Lei Tingjie has built a strong reputation in chess through her consistent performances. In 2017, she won the Chinese Women\u2019s National Championship, defeating then-Women\u2019s World Champion GM Tan Zhongyi. She became the Women\u2019s Grand Swiss Champion in 2021 and the 2023 Challenger, securing her position among the top players in women\u2019s chess.<\/p>\n

Her career also includes being the runner-up at the Women\u2019s World Rapid Championship in 2016 and the Women\u2019s World Blitz Championship in 2024. Lei has also competed successfully in open tournaments, winning the 43rd Sevilla International Chess Open in 2018\u2014 making history as one of the few female players to win a high-level open tournament of such scale.<\/p>\n

Lei\u2019s Playing Style<\/h3>\n

Describing her playing style as \u201caggressive,\u201d Lei thrives in complicated positions and is known for her ability to take risks. Her dynamic approach makes her one of the most exciting players to watch on the global stage.<\/p>\n

Highlights from Norway Chess Women 2024<\/h3>\n

Reflecting on last year\u2019s Norway Chess Women tournament, Lei shared: \u201cThe chance to compete with some of the best female players in the world, with an equal prize fund, was the most exciting part of Norway Chess Women in 2024.\u201d<\/p>\n

Preparing for Norway Chess Women 2025<\/h3>\n

As she prepares for Norway Chess Women 2025, Lei plans to focus on sharpening her skills: \u201cI will need to put more focus on practicing Armageddon for this year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Founder and Tournament Director of Norway Chess, Kjell Madland, expressed his excitement about Lei\u2019s return: \u201c”Lei Tingjie played some truly exciting chess last year, and it\u2019s a great pleasure to welcome her back to Norway Chess Women this year as one of the world\u2019s top female players.”<\/p>\n

As Lei returns to Stavanger, the question remains: will she climb higher on the standings board this year? Stay tuned this June in Stavanger!<\/p>\n

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