Indian women's chess Koneru Humpy won the World Rapid Chess title for the second time

India's number one female chess player Koneru Humpy is the second player, after China's Ju Wenjun, to have won this title more than once, but she is the first Indian female chess player. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Volodar Murzin of Russia created history when he became the second-youngest player to clinch the Open Rapid title.

The victory of Koneru adds another feather to the already spectacular success of Indian chess in 2024. Gold medals came in both the Open and Women's competitions in the Chess Olympiad this summer. Then D Gukesh became the World Champion in Classical Chess.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Koneru Humpy after the victory of Koneru Humpy. In the message, he said, your perseverance and talent inspire millions. All the more historic as this is your second World Rapid Championship title, he said. She has become the only Indian woman to achieve this incredible feat.