Ju Wenjun

“I didn't have much time go to school or travel for holidays or vacation. But I think it is fine because playing chess makes me happier than doing anything else.”

“I am still me! I love chess more than ever.”

“Be confident and just play chess for pleasure. If you have free time work on chess!”

“There are many memorable moments, and this is one of them.”

“I like Classical chess the most, then Rapid, and then Blitz. Each format has its own appeal.”

“Winning the Women’s World Blitz Championship completes my career.”

“Oh, I feel very excited. Like, all the stress, when I become champion, when I win a match, all the stress is gone.”

“To know your opponent so well is maybe more difficult than playing a new opponent, because she knows your style.”

“In every match there have been times when I fell behind. Every time I fall behind, I never give up; until the match is over, I fight the opponent to the end, move by move.”

“I have always believed that every move should be based on a deep understanding of the position, rather than blindly chasing novelty.”

“I think you still have to believe that effort is always rewarded.”

“Right now I am very confident, and I still hope to keep chasing my dream.”

“I regard this match against Tan Zhongyi as a completely new starting point.”

“What I need to do now is to play every game as if it were the first game.”

“Studying history is, for me, a way of continually drawing wisdom and inspiration.”