Koneru Humpy
IndiaathleteFemaleb. 19875.7Global Dominance: 0.01%Koneru Humpy is an Indian chess grandmaster and former Women's World Champion, celebrated for her remarkable achievements and contributions to the game.
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Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh drew their games on the top two boards.
Chess Olympiad: Chess Olympiad 2026: Can India retain their gold medals on final day in Samarkand? | Chess NewsIndia· 2026-09-27
Irina Krush fondly recalls playing against the young chess prodigy Koneru Humpy.
Chess: Juggling Chess Olympiad prep and a commentary gig in India: The other side of USA's only female GM Irina Krush | Chess NewsIndia· 2026-09-23
Koneru Humpy drew her game in the match against Poland.
Chess Olympiad Round 5: Praggnanandhaa outwits Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri for first win; Vaishali’s defeat caps India’s mixed day | Chess NewsIndia· 2026-09-21
Koneru Humpy from India will compete against Divya Deshmukh in the Women's Candidates Tournament.
Извлечени се двојките за турнирите на кандидатите
North Macedonia· 2026-02-26
Koneru Humpy is a notable competitor in the World Rapid Chess Championship, having won it in 2019 and 2024.
A tres años de Qatar 2022, Argentina se vuelve a ilusionar en Doha... con Faustino Oro en los Mundiales de ajedrez rápido y blitz
Argentina· 2025-12-26
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, a well-respected name in Mumba Masters, admits she was sceptical when she first encountered GCL.
Clash of egos, ideas and identities: Is GCL breaking the stereotype and making chess players talk as teams? | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-12-18
Koneru Humpy is a chess legend who hasn't played since her World Cup loss.
A multi-layered problem: Why no Indians qualified for 2026 Candidates via Chess World Cup in Goa | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-11-28
Koneru Humpy is a two-time World Rapid Champion and has been a prominent figure in women's chess.
Exclusive | Koneru Humpy goes AWOL since Women's World Cup final defeat: Where is India's chess legend? | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-11-07
Grandmaster R Vaishali became the third Indian - after Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy - to qualify for the Women’s Candidates tournament 2026.
Chess | 'I decided not to play Grand Swiss': How R Vaishali's Chennai nightmare earned her a 2026 Candidates ticket | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-09-17
Divya Deshmukh defeated Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a dramatic final in Batumi, Georgia.
Chess | 'India treats their players like superstars, while America sabotages theirs': GM Hans Niemann sparks new debate | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-08-04
Koneru Humpy was piped by Divya Deshmukh to become the runner-up in the FIDE Women's World Cup.
Chess | 'Security protocol': Why Divya Deshmukh played World Cup-winning move inside empty venue | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-07-30
Koneru Humpy, who is 38 years old, was the opponent Divya Deshmukh defeated in the final.
Bigger Meaning Of Being DivyaIndia· 2025-07-29Koneru Humpy is a legendary Grandmaster who faced Divya Deshmukh in the final.
Chess | The banana survives in Batumi; India gets its first-ever Women's World Cup champion in Divya Deshmukh | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-07-29Koneru Humpy made several crucial mistakes during the endgame while under time pressure against Divya Deshmukh.
Chess | Women's World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh becomes India's 88th GM - full list of Grandmasters | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-07-28Divya Deshmukh defeated veteran Koneru Humpy in a nerve-wracking tiebreaker.
Golden era! Divya Deshmukh wins Women’s Chess World Cup at 19: How India's youngsters take over world stage | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-07-28
Koneru Humpy, under intense time pressure in the endgame, faltered with a series of critical errors against Divya Deshmukh.
Chess | Historic! 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh crowned FIDE Women’s World Cup champion, becomes India’s 88th GM | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-07-28Grandmaster Koneru Humpy also advanced to the semifinals after drawing her second game against China’s Yuxin Song.
Chess | India sensation Divya Deshmukh in emotional turmoil after FIDE Women's World Cup quarter-final win - Watch | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-21
Koneru Humpy will face Klaudia Kulon of Poland in the third round.
Chess World Cup: 23-year-old Indian Vantika Agrawal stuns former world champion, pockets Rs 5.8 lakh so far | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-07-12
Koneru Humpy was one of the prominent players highlighted during the Norway Chess event.
Norway Chess: Anna Muzychuk draws less hype, but earns same prize money as Magnus Carlsen after women's title | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-07
Koneru Humpy claimed victory against R. Vaishali in an all-Indian matchup.
Norway Chess: Magnus Carlsen defeats D Gukesh in opening round | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-05-27
Koneru Humpy discusses the challenges of balancing her career and motherhood while being a competitive chess player.
'Motherhood is a strength': How 'mere paas maa hai' legacy lives on in Indian sports | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-05-11
Koneru Humpy is a former world champion in rapid chess who participated remotely in the conference.
روضة السركال تشارك في بطولة النرويج للشطرنج
United Arab Emirates· 2025-04-10
Koneru Humpy remains the sole Indian player in the women's top 10.
D Gukesh achieves career-high ranking, Praggnanandhaa returns to top 10 in latest FIDE ratings | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-03-01
Anna has faced Koneru Humpy many times as they have both been at the top of women's chess for a long time.
Exclusive | 'A big step forward for women': World No. 8 Anna Muzychuk on equal prize in Norway Chess | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-02-15
