World Rapid Ch: Daniil Dubov and Ju Wenjun are the champions

No tie-breaks were needed to decide the winners of the 2018 World Rapid Championships in Saint Petersburg. In the open section, Daniil Dubov arrived in the last round alone at the top of the standings and kept his position after all the top games finished drawn. Meanwhile, Ju Wenjun continued her great run and practically secured first place with a round to spare — will the Chinese manage to win the 'triple crown' of world championships this year? | Photos: Maria Emelianova / Lennart Ootes / Official site

Daniil Dubov, Ju Wenjun Win World Rapid Chess Championships

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World Rapid Ch: Daniil Dubov and Ju Wenjun are the champions

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