Ju Wenjun (second from left), the Women’s World Blitz Chess Champion, and Lei Tingjie (first from left), the runner-up, receive their awards of the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships in ...

"But this is our first Blitz title. It's a moment of immense pride for us." Ju Wenjun (left) faces Lei Tingjie in the final of the Women's World Blitz Chess Championship, held in New York on Dec 31.

Lei Tingjie and Ju Wenjun draw their second game of the final. After the game they left the stage together and as Maurice Ashley said: "They're acting like sisters! #RapidBlitz ...

IMAGE: (Left to right:) Champion Ju Wenjun, bronze winner Kateryna Lagno, silver medallist Lei Tingjie and bronze winner Rameshbabu Vaishali. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE India's Rameshbabu ...

Wenjun showcased her mastery, defeating Vaishali 2.5-0.5. The Chinese grandmaster continued her dominant form in the finals, overcoming her compatriot Lei Tingjie 3.5-2.5 to claim the world title.