By Sakshi Sah
Published Dec 30, 2024

Hindustan Times
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Meet Grandmaster Koneru Humpy: India’s queen of chess

Koneru Humpy is one of the world’s top chess players, renowned for her incredible achievements and records in the game.

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Humpy pulled off a sensational win in New York, being crowned FIDE Women’s World Rapid Champion for the second time, after first winning in 2019.

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At 37, Koneru Humpy sealed the title by defeating Irene Sukandar.

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Although Humpy started with a loss, she stayed calm and strong on Day 2, making a great comeback to win the title.

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In 2002, at just 15 years Humpy became the youngest woman ever to achieve the title of Grandmaster.

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Koneru Humpy is also the first female Grandmaster from India, paving the way for future generations of women in chess.

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Humpy’s successes go beyond titles, as she is also a gold medalist at the Chess Olympiad, Asian Games, and the Asian Chess Championship.

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As of now, Koneru Humpy holds the title of Women’s Rapid World Chess Champion.

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In 2006, Humpy became the second female chess player ever to surpass a 2600 Elo rating, following in the footsteps of Susan Polgar.

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Koneru Humpy’s journey is a testament to her skill, determination, and resilience.

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