Vaishali Rameshbabu becomes India's third female Chess grandmaster, makes history with brother Praggnanandhaa

Dec 02, 2023

She is the third female player to attain the grandmaster title, besides Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli.

"Chess is constantly evolving in India": Koneru Humpy

May 29, 2023

A 2003 Arjuna Awardee, winner of the Padma Shri, Humpy is best known for her win at the 2019 FIDE Rapid Chess Championship and...

Tania Sachdev shines as Indian women's team win at 44th Chess Olympiad

Aug 02, 2022

After Koneru Humpy, Dronavalli Harika and R Vaishali ended with a draw in their respective encounters, Sachdev rose brilliantly to the occasion.

"Source of inspiration for aspiring players": PM Modi meets Grandmaster Koneru Humpy after World Rapid title success

Jan 03, 2025

Koneru called the meeting with PM Modi an "incredible honor" and "once-in-a-lifetime privilege" that filled her with inspiration and encouragement.

Koneru Humpy nominated for Khel Ratna Award by AICF

Jul 01, 2021

New Delhi [India], July 1 : World Rapid Chess Champion Koneru Humpy has been nominated for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the...

Asian Games: Vidit, Humpy, Harika play draws, Arjun loses in round 8 individual chess

Sep 27, 2023

On Wednesday, Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli played out a tie in round eight of the women’s individual chess competition at the ongoing Asian...