‘Indian queen rules the board’: Anand Mahindra’s special message for Koneru Humpy after chess win
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1 week, 4 days ago

‘Indian queen rules the board’: Anand Mahindra’s special message for Koneru Humpy after chess win

Hindustan Times  

Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy pulled off a sensational win against Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to win the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Champion title. Anand Mahindra’s post for Koneru Humpy after her chess win has gone viral. “Humpy Koneru is the 2024 FIDE WOMEN'S WORLD RAPID CHAMPION!” the organisation wrote on X, along with a picture of the winner. Take a look at the post: Social media is overjoyed: People posted congratulatory and praiseful posts on Anand Mahindra’s share.

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Chess champion Koneru Humpy thrilled after meeting PM Modi: Incredible honour
6 days, 11 hours ago

Chess champion Koneru Humpy thrilled after meeting PM Modi: Incredible honour

India Today  

India’s chess champion, Koneru Humpy, had the privilege of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an experience she described as a "once-in-a-lifetime privilege." PM Modi had earlier congratulated Humpy on her victory at the 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship. pic.twitter.com/1ob3t2Jcsh — Koneru Humpy January 3, 2025 PM Modi took to social media to celebrate her win, posting, “Congratulations to …

Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess
1 week, 2 days ago

Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess

Hindustan Times  

In a year when India’s cricket team lifted the T20 World Cup after 17 years, sparking a reception in Mumbai befitting the occasion, and shooter Manu Bhaker brought back unprecedented twin bronze medals from the Paris Olympics, chess quietly emerged as the sport that consistently perched the country on top of the world. And Koneru Humpy winning the Women’s World …

Koneru Humpy compared to chess legend Judith Polgar by World No. 3, who once accused Indian GM Arjun of cheating
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Koneru Humpy compared to chess legend Judith Polgar by World No. 3, who once accused Indian GM Arjun of cheating

Hindustan Times  

First it was D Gukesh, who became the world chess champion, and now it is Koneru Humpy, who added to the list of chess laurels for India in 2024. Humpy clinched a historic second world title in rapid chess, winning the year-ended World Rapid Chess Championship by defeating Indonesia’s Irene Sukandar. Speaking on Magnus Carlsen co-owned Take Take Take chess …

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Dy. CM congratulate Koneru Hampy on winning prestigious chess title
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1 week, 3 days ago

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Dy. CM congratulate Koneru Hampy on winning prestigious chess title

The Hindu  

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated Koneru Humpy on winning the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship 2024. Congratulations to Koneru Humpy on winning the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship 2024. Her incredible triumph caps off a phenomenal year for Indian chess!” Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh said: “Delighted to see Koneru Humpy crowned the 2024 FIDE Women’s …

Koneru Humpy: From mulling retirement to a second world rapid crown
1 week, 3 days ago

Koneru Humpy: From mulling retirement to a second world rapid crown

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Five years ago, Koneru Humpy had what she called an “unexpected” win. “Humpy, why do you even want to play rapid which you’re really no good at when you could stick to classical?” her old foe Ju Wenjun chuckled ahead of the tournament. Humpy battled through racy tiebreaks after a three-way tie for first-place to win her first women’s …

PM Modi lauds Koneru Humpy after 'historic' World Rapid Chess Championship win: 'Continues to inspire millions'
1 week, 3 days ago

PM Modi lauds Koneru Humpy after 'historic' World Rapid Chess Championship win: 'Continues to inspire millions'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday heaped praise on Grandmaster Koneru Humpy after she won the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess championship title. Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on Grandmaster Koneru Humpy after she won the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship Modi said that Koneru Humpy's brilliance and grit continue to inspire millions, and this win is "historic." …

Koneru Humpy makes sensational comeback, crowned Women's World Rapid Champion: ‘Miracles happen’
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Koneru Humpy makes sensational comeback, crowned Women's World Rapid Champion: ‘Miracles happen’

Hindustan Times  

2024 keeps on getting better for India when it comes to chess. Grandmaster Koneru Humpy pulled off a sensation win in New York to be crowned FIDE Women’s World Rapid Champion. Grandmaster Koneru Humpy pulled off a sensation win in New York to be crowned FIDE Women’s World Rapid Champion She eventually rose to the top on Day 3. Speaking …

PM Modi congratulated Humpy Koneru for winning her 2nd World Rapid Championship tittle: “Only Indian to achieve this”
1 week, 4 days ago

PM Modi congratulated Humpy Koneru for winning her 2nd World Rapid Championship tittle: “Only Indian to achieve this”

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Humpy Koneru for winning chess competition - 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Championship - for the second time and said, ‘only Indian to achieve this incredible feat’ Following the PM Modi posted on X, “Congratulations to @humpy_koneru on winning the 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Championship! Her grit and brilliance continues to inspire …

Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy wins FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship
1 week, 4 days ago

Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy wins FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship

Op India  

The Indian chess woman grandmaster Koneru Humpy on Sunday won the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Championship in New York after beating Indonesia’s Irene Sukandar with the black pieces in the final round of the tournament. As per ESPN, the Indian chess player achieved the milestone of becoming the second player to win multiple women’s world rapid titles after China’s Ju …

Koneru Humpy grabs historic Rapid chess world title
1 week, 4 days ago

Koneru Humpy grabs historic Rapid chess world title

Deccan Chronicle  

India's Koneru Humpy bagged an epochal second World Rapid Chess Championship title, beating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia here on Sunday.Humpy had won the event back in 2019 at Georgia and the Indian No 1 is only the second player after China's Ju Wenjun to clinch the title more than once.The 37-year-old Humpy finished the tournament with 8.5 out of 11 …

Anand Mahindra hails Humpy Koneru ‘Indian queen’ as she wins World Rapid Chess Championship
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Anand Mahindra hails Humpy Koneru ‘Indian queen’ as she wins World Rapid Chess Championship

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Industrialist and prolific social media presence Anand Mahindra took to X to celebrate Humpy Koneru's win of her second World Rapid Chess Championship title. A Historic Win Koneru won her second World Rapid Chess Championship title, beating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia in New York on December 29. “I think, after the first round loss, I was nowhere thinking about the …

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy crowned 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Champion: Who is she?
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Grandmaster Koneru Humpy crowned 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Champion: Who is she?

Live Mint  

After D Gukesh winning the World Chess Championship, there is more good news in store for the Indian Chess fraternity with Grandmaster Koneru Humpy being crowned the 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Champion. India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4 LIVE Score The 37-year-old Humpy finished the tournament with 8.5 out of 11 points. Koneru's father, Koneru Ashok, served as …

Anand Mahindra's post for Koneru Humpy as she wins World Rapid Chess Championship
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Anand Mahindra's post for Koneru Humpy as she wins World Rapid Chess Championship

India Today  

Industrialist Anand Mahindra congratulated Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy. She has made the nation proud with her remarkable victory at the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship. Mahindra’s post came in reaction to a tweet from the International Chess Federation, which said, “Koneru Humpy is the 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Champion!” alongside a picture of the triumphant Grandmaster. Take a …

Koneru Humpy wins World Rapid Championship 2024
1 week, 4 days ago

Koneru Humpy wins World Rapid Championship 2024

The Hindu  

India’s Koneru Humpy beat Indonesia’s Irine Kharisma Sukandar in Round 11 to win FIDE World Rapid Championship 2024 happening in Wall Street, New York on Sunday. AS IT HAPPENED | WORLD RAPID & BLITZ 2024, DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS This is Humpy’s second World Rapid title after claiming the top spot in 2019 in Moscow. 👏 Congratulations to 🇮🇳 Humpy Koneru, …

R Madhavan to Kangana Ranaut, film celebrities congratulate D Gukesh on becoming youngest World Chess Champion
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R Madhavan to Kangana Ranaut, film celebrities congratulate D Gukesh on becoming youngest World Chess Champion

India TV News  

India's D Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion by defeating the defending champion Ding Liren from China. The country is immensely proud of you, young Gukesh Dommaraju, who becomes the youngest chess player to win the World Chess Championship,'' she wrote along with the video featuring the victory moment of Gukesh. Image Source : INSTAGRAMR Madhavan's latest Instagram Stories …

Opinion: How a boy from Chennai rekindled India's ancient chess spirit
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Opinion: How a boy from Chennai rekindled India's ancient chess spirit

India Today  

It happened in Sentosa, Singapore, on a humid December evening in 2024 that an 18-year-old from Chennai stood on the shoulders of Indian chess giants and changed the world forever. Here stood India’s second world champion, the heir to Viswanathan Anand’s legacy, taking his place in chess history as the 18th world champion overall, and the youngest ever. The echoes …

President Murmu and PM Modi congratulate D Gukesh for becoming the youngest ever Chess World Champion
3 weeks, 6 days ago

President Murmu and PM Modi congratulate D Gukesh for becoming the youngest ever Chess World Champion

Op India  

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. D. Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever International Chess Federation World Champion after defeating China’s Ding Liren in the final game of their championship tie. Stalin highlighted Gukesh’s contribution to India’s chess legacy, stating, “Congratulations to @DGukesh on …

‘In a game of 64 squares…’: Sachin Tendulkar, Viswanathan Anand revel in D Gukesh’s historic World Chess C’ship title
3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘In a game of 64 squares…’: Sachin Tendulkar, Viswanathan Anand revel in D Gukesh’s historic World Chess C’ship title

Hindustan Times  

Indian grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju scripted history on Thursday as he defeated China’s Ding Liren in the decisive Game 14 of the World Chess Championship, in Singapore. But a massive blunder by Liren in the 55th move of the end game saw the defending champion resign, leaving Gukesh extremely emotional and in tears. India's D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China's …

Humpy, Harika praise Gukesh after his World Chess Championship title
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Humpy, Harika praise Gukesh after his World Chess Championship title

The Hindu  

Former World rapid chess champion Koneru Humpy said what separated D. Gukesh, the newly-crowned World Chess Champion, from his Chinese opponent Ding Liren in the World championship final which the Indian won, was the confidence level. “The way Gukesh came back strongly after losing the first game was a reminder of his amazing skills and the ability to hit back,” …

Anand Mahindra congratulates D Gukesh for historic World Chess Championship win
4 weeks ago

Anand Mahindra congratulates D Gukesh for historic World Chess Championship win

India Today  

Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a heartfelt post as Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever world champion after defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the World Chess Championship match in Singapore on December 12. In his post, Mahindra shared an old video in which Gukesh, dressed in traditional attire, is seen dancing …

Viswanathan Anand thrilled for world champion D Gukesh: A Proud Moment for India
4 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand thrilled for world champion D Gukesh: A Proud Moment for India

India Today  

Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh created history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. @FIDE_chess @WacaChess pic.twitter.com/o3hq26JFPf — Viswanathan Anand December 12, 2024 Chess Prodigy♟️ðŸÆ Extending my warm wishes to @DGukesh for clinching the prestigious World Chess Championship title and becoming the youngest World Champion in the history of #Chess. pic.twitter.com/xCrzsAq7gV — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya December 12, 2024 Congratulations, Gukesh, on …

Humpy, Harika to spearhead India’s challenge in Asian Games 2022
1 year, 5 months ago

Humpy, Harika to spearhead India’s challenge in Asian Games 2022

The Hindu  

India will send a strong 10-member chess contingent, including double gold medallist Koneru Humpy and bronze medallist Dronavalli Harika, for the Asian Games scheduled to commence in Hangzhou on September 23. The 36-year-old Humpy, who had said earlier this year that she might skip the Asian Games in Hangzhou due to COVID, will be the senior-most Indian chess player at …

Chess star Koneru Humpy targets Asian Games, World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Chess star Koneru Humpy targets Asian Games, World Cup

Hindustan Times  

“I feel I am surviving at the top level because of my experience. There are a lot of youngsters coming up, but so far I have managed.” File photo of Koneru Humpy Koneru Humpy, unassuming to a fault, has more than just survived as a chess player. “Personally, it is a bit difficult to spend more time on chess,” said …

Koneru Humpy stresses on need for more girls in chess after 2022 Olympiad success
2 years, 4 months ago

Koneru Humpy stresses on need for more girls in chess after 2022 Olympiad success

The Hindu  

On the final day of the Chess Olympiad at Mamallapuram, a woman, in her 40s and wearing salwar kameez, rushed to Koneru Humpy shortly after she finished her game. Normally in India you wouldn’t find an audience even when the entry is free.”Koneru Humpy on huge turnout at the Chess Olympiad Humpy’s meeting with the unknown woman and the enthusiasm …

Chess Olympiad gold medal win a magical moment for us: Viswanathan Anand, Koneru Humpy
4 years, 4 months ago

Chess Olympiad gold medal win a magical moment for us: Viswanathan Anand, Koneru Humpy

India TV News  

The legendary Viswanathan Anand and women's top player Koneru Humpy on Monday termed India's maiden gold medal win in the Chess Olympiad as a "magical moment" which will spur the further growth of the sport in the country. For Anand, a five-time world champion and the country's first Grandmaster, it was his first Olympiad medal and he described it as …

Sports News: Humpy ‘immensely satisfied’ after contributing to Olympiad triumph
4 years, 4 months ago

Sports News: Humpy ‘immensely satisfied’ after contributing to Olympiad triumph

The Hindu  

World rapid chess champion Koneru Humpy had a different kind of challenge even as she played a significant role in India being declared joint-winners along with Russia in the just-concluded online Chess Olympiad. Reflecting on her contribution to the team’s win, Humpy said it was “immensely satisfying” that she could give her best in the crucial tie-breaker in the semifinal. …

Online Chess Olympiad 2020: Koneru Humpy wins thrilling Armageddon, secures India's berth in final
4 years, 4 months ago

Online Chess Olympiad 2020: Koneru Humpy wins thrilling Armageddon, secures India's berth in final

Firstpost  

India fashioned a resounding turnaround to beat Poland in the semi-finals of Online Chess Olympiad and will face either USA or Russia in the summit clash on Sunday World No 2 Koneru Humpy completed India’s stunning turnaround against Poland in the semi-final of FIDE Online Chess Olympiad with her win in the Armageddon on Saturday to seal a place in …

Indian chess in 2019: Players continue to make strong moves
5 years ago

Indian chess in 2019: Players continue to make strong moves

The Hindu  

Indian chess players continued to make some strong moves in 2019 and contributed immensely to raising nation’s profile as a potential global powerhouse in the sport. The year that began with D. Gukesh becoming the second-youngest Grandmaster on the all-time list, ended with K. Humpy winning the Women’s world rapid title. If Gukesh gave an indication of joyous times to …

Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy stays in contention for second title at women's World Rapid and Blitz Championships
5 years ago

Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy stays in contention for second title at women's World Rapid and Blitz Championships

Firstpost  

Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy stayed in the hunt for a second title at the women’s World Rapid and Blitz Championships after being placed second along with three others in the blitz competition. Moscow: Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy stayed in the hunt for a second title at the women’s World Rapid and Blitz Championships after being placed second along with three …

Koneru Humpy: Huge feeling to be a world champion
5 years ago

Koneru Humpy: Huge feeling to be a world champion

The Hindu  

It is a dream come true for Koneru Humpy, finally! For someone whom the great Viswanathan Anand tipped to be a potential world champion more than a decade ago, Humpy finally became one — and surprisingly in the World Women’s Rapid Championship in Moscow late on Saturday night, not a favourite format for her. Reflecting on the historic triumph, Humpy …

Koneru Humpy wins World Rapid Chess title
5 years ago

Koneru Humpy wins World Rapid Chess title

The Hindu  

Koneru Humpy's long wait finally ended after she beat Lei Tingjie in the Armageddon to win the Women's World Rapid Chess Championship in Moscow. India’s best-ever women’s chess player, Humpy, was crowned the world women’s rapid champion in Moscow at the same venue where Magnus Carlsen won the men’s title in the space of a few minutes. Interestingly, Humpy’s father-cum-coach …

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