Koneru Humpy
Indian chess grandmaster (born 1987)
Biography
Koneru Humpy (born 31 March 1987) is an Indian chess grandmaster. Koneru is a runner-up of the Women's World Chess Championship and two-time Women's World Rapid Chess Champion. In 2002, she became the youngest female player—and the first Indian female player—to achieve the title of Grandmaster, aged 15 years, 1 month, 27 days, a record since surpassed only by Hou Yifan. Koneru is a gold medallist at the Olympiad, Asian Games, and Asian Championship.
In October 2007, she became the second female player, after Judit Polgár, to exceed the 2600 Elo rating mark, being rated 2606, She is the third highest rated woman ever behind Judit Polgár and Hou Yifan.
Koneru won the Women's World Rapid Chess Championship in 2019 and 2024.
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Family
- Parents
- Koneru Ashok
Awards & honours (2)
- Padma Shri in sports
- Arjuna Award
Quick answers about Koneru Humpy
- How old is Koneru Humpy?
- Koneru Humpy is 39 years old (born March 31, 1987).
- When is Koneru Humpy's birthday?
- Koneru Humpy was born on March 31, 1987.
- Where was Koneru Humpy born?
- Koneru Humpy was born in Vijayawada.
- What is Koneru Humpy's zodiac sign?
- Koneru Humpy's zodiac sign is Aries.
- What is Koneru Humpy's nationality?
- Koneru Humpy is a citizen of India.
- What does Koneru Humpy do?
- Koneru Humpy is known as chess player.
