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Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy for their stellar performances at the FIDE Women’s World Cup. Divya made history as the youngest and first Indian woman to win the title and become a Grandmaster.

Well, at 38, when many would seriously contemplate quitting the sport for different reasons, though age is no bar in chess, Humpy served yet another reminder that she means business by making it to the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup final before losing to a much younger opponent, Divya Deshmukh

At 38, Koneru Humpy continues to inspire the chess world with her latest FIDE World Cup final appearance. A two-time World Rapid Champion, Humpy’s grace, resilience, and quiet brilliance underscore her three-decade journey at the top.

Divya Deshmukh held Koneru Humpy to a draw in the Women's Chess World Cup final, forcing a tiebreaker. The winner will be decided in rapid and blitz games on Monday

Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh drew Game 1 of the FIDE Women’s World Cup final in Batumi after a tense three-hour battle. Humpy, who initially struggled, fought back to level the game. Game 2 will be played on Sunday.

Koneru Humpy defeated China’s Lei Tingjie in a tense semifinal to set up an all-Indian final with Divya Deshmukh at the FIDE Women’s World Cup, assuring India of its first title

India’s Divya Deshmukh scripted history by becoming the first Indian to enter the FIDE Women’s World Cup final after defeating China’s Tan Zhongyi. The win also secured her a spot in the 2026 Candidates and her maiden GM norm.

The two Indians have had a great beginning drawing with black and in the return game both will play as white in the FIDE Women’s World Cup

Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh held their Chinese opponents to solid draws in the first semifinal games of the FIDE Women’s World Cup, keeping India’s hopes alive for final qualification

Koneru Humpy believes her calculations have improved vastly now

Humpy's return to Norway Chess Women highlights her remarkable career, filled with significant milestones. In 2002, she became the first Indian woman to achieve the GM title, securing her place in chess history. Today, she remains India's top ranked women's player in the country

The Chief Minister called it a proud moment for India. "What a proud moment for India! 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!" Naidu posted on 'X'

R Praggnanandhaa on Friday won both rapid games to eliminate second-seeded Hikaru Nakamura to enter the last 16 of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament

AICF on Sunday announced the 10-member contingent for the Asian Games, scheduled to commence on September 23 in Hangzhou

Koneru Humpy on Thursday highlighted the need to organise more chess events for women in the country to ensure a greater pool of players

Koneru Humpy and Dronavalli Harika will be among the top contenders in the 10-player as Cairns Cup

Indian ace Koneru Humpy came up with a superb performance after a modest run in the initial phase to claim the silver medal

Warsaw: India’s top player Koneru Humpy finished fifth in the women’s event of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship while her compatriot R Vaishali, who was in second spot after nine rounds, slipped to 14th here. Humpy scored 11.5 points from 17 rounds to take the fifth place after finishing equal on points with two […]

Warsaw (Poland): Twenty-year old Indian player R Vaishali is in second place with 7.5 points from nine rounds in the women’s section of the World Blitz chess championship here while her country woman Koneru Humpy is in joint third. Vaishali, sister of the Indian chess prodigy and GMR Praggnanandhaa, scored impressive victories over Mariya Muzychuk […]

Warsaw (Poland): Defending champion Koneru Humpy bounced back in style after a slow start, posting three wins and a draw to jump to joint second spot with six points in the women’s section of the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2021 here. With three victories in a row and a draw against Polina Shuvalova in […]