Koneru Humpy won the women's world rapid title for the second time; Arjun Erigaisi fell a point short in the open section

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.

Learn about Koneru Humpy's impressive comeback at the 2024 FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship, where she clinched her second title.

Koneru Humpy's remarkable comeback leads her to victory at the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship, inspiring a new generation of chess players in India.

Humpy had on Sunday capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion

India and Koneru Humpy adds to the list of achievements by being crowned the World Rapid Champion in New York.

Chess champion Koneru Humpy described meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an "incredible honour" after her historic win at the 2024 FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship. The meeting marked a significant moment of recognition for her exceptional achievement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called Grandmaster Koneru Humpy "a sporting icon" after she met him following her recent triumph in the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Grandmaster Koneru Humpy as a sporting icon after her victory in the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship. Humpy, who met Modi with her family, expressed her gratitude for the memorable moment.

Koneru won her second world rapid title. It was the fourth time she finished in the top three of the event. Previously, the Indian chess player won the title back in 2019. Koneru sealed the title after finishing with a score of 8.