Having achieved the monumental feat of winning the World Rapid chess title for a second time, Indian stalwart Koneru Humpy would be eyeing a grand double when the FIDE World Blitz Championship commences here on Tuesday.

Koneru Humpy's remarkable comeback leads her to victory at the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship, inspiring a new generation of chess players in India.

Koneru Humpy capped a wonderful year for Indian chess by defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge champion in the prestigious tournament in New York on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Grandmaster Koneru Humpy for winning her second FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess championship, an achievement that makes her the only Indian to secure the title twice.

Humpy's achievement laced a sensational year for the chess fraternity after D Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren to emerge champion in the classical format World Championship recently in Singapore

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Koneru Humpy on her remarkable achievement in winning the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called Grandmaster Koneru Humpy "a sporting icon" after she met him following her recent triumph in the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Grandmaster Koneru Humpy as a sporting icon after her victory in the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship. Humpy, who met Modi with her family, expressed her gratitude for the memorable moment.

Koneru won her second world rapid title. It was the fourth time she finished in the top three of the event. Previously, the Indian chess player won the title back in 2019. Koneru sealed the title after finishing with a score of 8.