Koneru Humpy set to compete in Norway Chess Women 2025
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Koneru Humpy set to compete in Norway Chess Women 2025

The Hindu  

Reigning World Rapid chess champion and Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy will return to compete in the Norway Chess Women in May. Humpy’s return to Norway Chess Women highlights her remarkable career, filled with significant milestones. “It’s an honour to play in the prestigious Norway Chess Women tournament,” Humpy was quoted as saying in a media release. “Humpy’s achievements speak volumes, and we are delighted to welcome her back to Norway Chess Women 2025,” said Kjell Madland, Founder and Tournament Director of Norway Chess.

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Koneru Humpy, India's No 1 female player, to return to Norway Chess tournament
10 hours, 32 minutes ago

Koneru Humpy, India's No 1 female player, to return to Norway Chess tournament

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Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy will return to the Norway Chess women’s tournament later this year. Koneru Humpy, India’s No 1 female chess, will compete at the 2025 Norway Chess Women’s tournament, marking her return to the competition after a prolonged absence. “It’s an honour to play in the prestigious Norway Chess Women tournament,” Humpy said via a press release. “Humpy’s …

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

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy crowned 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Champion: Who is she?
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

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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2 weeks, 4 days ago

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 …

Rising Star Vaishali Rameshbabu to return for Norway Chess Women 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rising Star Vaishali Rameshbabu to return for Norway Chess Women 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

Stavanger : India's Vaishali Rameshbabu, one of the rising stars in women's chess, will compete again in the Norway Chess Women 2025 tournament, bringing her aggressive and captivating playing style to the highly anticipated event. In 2023, she claimed the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss, securing her spot in the 2024 Women's Candidates Tournament. "Vaishali's return underscores the caliber of Norway …

GMs Koneru Humpy, Hou Yifan Bat for More Equitable Chess Ecosystem
1 year, 6 months ago

GMs Koneru Humpy, Hou Yifan Bat for More Equitable Chess Ecosystem

News 18  

The Global Chess League, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, is at a crucial juncture, with the SG Alpine Warriors leading the lot at 15 points, closely followed by the Ganges Grandmasters at 12 points and upGrad Mumba Masters giving a close chase at the third spot. While the league’s unique mixed-team format has drawn many praises from …

GM’s Koneru Humpy, Hou Yifan bat for more tournaments like Global Chess League for women
1 year, 6 months ago

GM’s Koneru Humpy, Hou Yifan bat for more tournaments like Global Chess League for women

The Hindu  

The Global Chess League, with the SG Alpine Warriors leading the lot at 15 points, closely followed by the Ganges Grandmasters at 12 points and upGrad Mumba Masters giving a close chase at the third spot. While the league’s unique mixed-team format has drawn many praises from various sections of the chess world, leading women players like Grandmaster Koneru Humpy …

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, 5 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 …

Humpy gearing up for online Speed Chess tournament
3 years, 7 months ago

Humpy gearing up for online Speed Chess tournament

The Hindu  

Koneru Humpy is no fan of playing chess at lightning speed. “I will be preparing for it by playing against the computer.” With few chess events taking place over physical boards because of COVID-19, she said the online events helped players to have some kind of tournament experience. “I had to pull out of the final leg of the Women’s …

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. …

Koneru Humpy to take part in Women’s Speed Chess
4 years, 6 months ago

Koneru Humpy to take part in Women’s Speed Chess

The Hindu  

K. Humpy is back before the chessboard once again, taking a break from her household duties. 2 will soon be playing at FIDE's Online Women’s Speed Chess championship, featuring the game’s elite. READ: Training at home not a child’s play for Koneru Humpy That she is still the reigning World rapid chess champion reflects her strength as a player, regardless …

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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