37 years old Humpy Koneru won the FIDE Women World Rapid Chess Champion 2024 yesterday. This is the second time for Koneru to earn the World Rapid title.

Announcing on a post on Instagram, Koneru stated that the title is dedicated to her country, all chess fans and her family. Koneru also expressed pride in the Indian Chess community and the success It has  achieved day after day.

“Became the World Rapid Chess Champion. 2024 couldn’t have ended on a better note. This world title feels different. Truly overjoyed. After the Candidates 2024, I didn’t do well in major tournaments and was questioning myself, even my participation for a moment. This WORLD TITLE is dedicated to my country, all the chess fans and my family. It was surely very unexpected, especially after the tough Day 1, but it worked out in the end. It wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my husband, parents and family. Very proud of Indian Chess community and the success we are achieving day after day. Thanks to our chess federation @aicf_chess @media.iccsai and the corporates for their continuous support. I’m honoured to make our country proud.”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated  Humpy Koneru on winning the 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Championship. He lauded her grit and brilliance as one which continues to inspire millions.

Responding to a post  by International Chess Federation handle on X, he wrote:

“Congratulations to @humpy_koneru on winning the 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Championship! Her grit and brilliance continues to inspire millions.

This victory is even more historic because it is her second world rapid championship title, thereby making her the only Indian to achieve this incredible feat.”