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Source: The Hindu
India's dominance in chess continues in 2024 as Koneru Humpy clinched the women's World Rapid Chess Championship in New York, marking her second world rapid title. Koneru Humpy won her first World Rapid Chess Championship title in 2019, held in Moscow, Russia, by defeating Lei Tingjie of China.
Key Highlights:
Historic Win: The 37-year-old from Vijayawada secured 8.5 points from 11 rounds, winning her final round against Indonesia’s Irene Sukandar to emerge as the outright champion.
Chess Achievements:
This is Humpy's second World Rapid Chess title, with her previous win coming five years ago.
India’s D. Gukesh also won the World Championship Trophy earlier this month in Singapore.
In September, India’s men's and women's teams triumphed at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest.
Other Performances:
Indian Women’s Standings:
D. Harika tied for second but was placed fifth after tie-breaks.
Divya Deshmukh (21st), Padmini Rout (26th), R. Vaishali (52nd), and Vantika Agrawal (67th) showcased notable performances.
Open Section:
Arjun Erigaisi, despite starting as a joint leader, finished fifth with nine points.
R. Praggnanandhaa (17th), Arvindh Chithambaram (40th), V. Pranav (44th), and Raunak Sadhwani (55th) also competed.
Global Standings:
Open Event Champion: Russia’s Volodar Murzin won with 10 points from 13 rounds.
Top Finishers: Russian players dominated the Open section with Alexander Grischuk and Ian Nepomniachtchi completing the top three.
Significance:
Koneru Humpy’s victory underscores India’s growing strength in global chess competitions.
This win adds to India’s impressive 2024 chess achievements, reinforcing the country’s prominence in the sport.
Way Forward:
India’s continued investments in chess infrastructure and training are paving the way for future champions. With the rise of young talents like Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa, the future of Indian chess looks promising.

Men's World Rapid Chess Championship 2024:
Details About Volodar Murzin:
Country: Russia
Event Location: Volodar Murzin won the 2024 World Rapid Chess Championship in New York, USA.
Runner-up: The runners-up were Alexander Grischuk (Russia) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (Russia), both scoring 9.5 points. However, Murzin claimed the title with a superior score of 10 points from 13 rounds.