Propose changes to the Woman's World Championship Cycle

I am a little bit disappointed that Hou Yifan had withdrawn from the woman’s world championship cycle. To the development of woman’s chess, her decision is disappointing; however, I fully understand her frustration with current system. I propose a simple change to the system that would satisfy all parties involved, including Yifan, Fide, other female players and chess fans.

The change is simple. World up still produces a new world champion, Match play champion would still lose her title, however, she shall have the challenger right automatically. Grand prix winner will not be the challenger any more, but she will be awarded an automatic participation in the world up starting in the 3^rd round.

These changes mean Yifan will not have to participate in the cycle, but she will be guaranteed in the match play championship.  For Fide, they retain their favorite world cup, and there will be no extra sponsor issues. For other female players, the lottery world cup champion still there for them to fight for, they do not lose anything because of these changes. For us chess fans, we would still enjoy Yifan’s play and her contribution in the development of woman’s chess.