The WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 Asia kicks off in Tokyo with an eight-player blitz knockout. Lagno, Vaishali, Kosteniuk, and Nurman enter as heavy favorites. Quarterfinals begin June 7 at 2 a.m. UTC with 3+2 rapid-fire chess. This format tests nerve as much as preparation. One bad game ends your tournament. The winner takes the title and a serious paycheck on the women's circuit.