Humpy Koneru
Chess player and World Rapid Champion
Chess player and World Rapid Champion
Achieved the title of Grandmaster at the age of 15, becoming the youngest female player to do so at the time. Won the Women's World Chess Championship in 2018. Claimed the title of World Rapid Chess Champion in 2019. Competed in various international tournaments and contributed to the popularity of chess in India.
Became the youngest female Grandmaster at age 15
Won the Women's World Chess Championship in 2018
Claimed the World Rapid Chess Championship in 2019
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