Women's World Chess Championship 2026

Women's World Chess Championship 2026
2026
 
Defending champion
Challenger
 
  Ju Wenjun
  Born 31 January 1991
34 years old
  Winner of the Women's World Chess Championship 2025 Winner of the Women's Candidates Tournament 2026
  Rating: 2561
(World No. 2)

The Women's World Chess Championship 2026 is an upcoming chess match which will determine the new Women's World Chess Champion. It will be played between the defending champion Ju Wenjun, the winner of the Women's World Chess Championship 2025, and a challenger, who will be the winner of the Women's Candidates Tournament 2026. The dates and host city are yet to be decided.