Humpy became a grandmaster at 15 and was the second woman ever to pass a 2600 rating. She has won the Women’s World Rapid Championship twice (2019 and 2024) and remains one of the world’s top women players.
Koneru Humpy grew up in Andhra Pradesh and was trained by her father. In 2002 she became a grandmaster at 15 — at the time the youngest woman ever to do so, breaking Judit Polgár’s record.
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A lasting champion
Humpy became the second woman after Polgár to pass 2600, reached several Women’s World Championship stages, and won the Women’s World Rapid title in 2019 and again in 2024. She inspired a wave of Indian women players.
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♞Fact #1Tap to revealHumpy was the second woman ever rated over 2600.
♝Fact #2Tap to revealShe won the Women’s World Rapid title twice.
Three lessons from Humpy for your own games
1Comebacks are always possible
2Work with a trusted coach
3Rapid chess rewards clear thinking
Koneru Humpy’s games
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