The first day of the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Championship in Doha has concluded. After four rounds, GM Zhu Jiner leads with 4.0 points, while seven players share second place on 3.5 points each via tiebreaks.

The current standings are:

1. GM Zhu Jiner – 4 points (TB: 12)

2. GM Aleksandra Goryachkina – 3.5 points (TB: 13)

3. GM Nino Batsiashvili – 3.5 points (TB: 12.5)

4. GM Mariya Muzychuk – 3.5 points (TB: 11.5)

5. GM Harika Dronavalli – 3.5 points (TB: 11.5)

The FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025 takes place in Doha, Qatar from December 26 to 28. The event features a €500,000 prize pool, with the Open and Women’s tournaments using a 15+10 time control over 13 and 11 rounds respectively.