Humpy Koneru

The air of uncertainty hanging over the 2026 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament has partially cleared. Following the withdrawal of Indian legend Koneru Humpy, who stepped down from the tournament due …

The crisis surrounding the 2026 Candidates Chess Tournament has reached a boiling point. Only few days after expressing her deep concerns over the security situation in Cyprus, Indian Grandmaster Koneru …

The 2026 Candidates Tournament, scheduled to begin on March 28 in Cyprus, is facing a major crisis just days before the opening. Indian chess legend and two-time World Rapid Champion, …

Cyprus will host the most significant women’s chess event of the year, the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament. Eight of the world’s top players will compete for the right to challenge …

GM Koneru Humpy (India, 2431 rapid rating) emerged as the sole Winner of the FIDE Women’s Rapid Chess Championship 2024 after a thrilling final round of the event! Heading into …

The second day of the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2024 saw interesting games yesterday over the three rounds played in the Women’s section. Magnus Carlsen’s dress code breach and …

The AICF has announced the Indian lineups for the upcoming Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. A huge surprise was omission of the Indian top woman player Humpy Koneru. Koneru …

The third round of the Candidates Tournament 2024 was certainly more peaceful than the round 2. Only two games finished with a decisive result, and the victories were delivered by …

GM Tan Zhongyi maintained the sole lead in the Women’s Candidates Tournament 2024 as the only player with the perfect score of 2/2 points! Tan Zhongyi defeated Vaishali R yesterday, …

The drawing of lots for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 took place a few days ago in Toronto’s Madison Pub in Canada, and the pairings have been announced today! Aleksandra Goryachkina will hold …