Women's Speed Chess Championship

Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun and two-time Women's Blitz World Champion Anna Muzychuk advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Speed Chess Championship on Monday. Ju defeated IM Le Thao Nguyen Pham 9.5-4.5 while Muzychuk beat GM Vaishali Rameshbabu 8.5-5.5.