Koneru Humpy Wins Second Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship Title

The 37-year-old Indian Grandmaster clinched the title in a dramatic finale, solidifying her legacy as one of the sport’s greats.

Koneru Humpy defeated Indonesia’s Irene Sukandar to claim her second FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship title, her first win being in 2019.
Humpy is now one of only two players to win multiple titles in this format, alongside China’s Ju Wenjun.
The championship victory has drawn comparisons to chess legends Judith Polgar and Hu Yifan, highlighting Humpy’s long-standing dominance in the game.
At age 15, Humpy became the youngest woman to achieve the Grandmaster title, and she remains a trailblazer as India’s first female Grandmaster.
Humpy now turns her focus to the upcoming FIDE Women’s World Blitz Chess Championship, where she aims to achieve a rare championship double.