Humpy Koneru

A major new chapter begins for one of the crown jewels of the international chess calendar. For the first time in thirteen years, Norway Chess is leaving its traditional home …

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, …