Koneru Humpy (Image credit: FIDE) Koneru Humpy scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the semifinals of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup. A composed draw in the second game of her quarterfinal clash against China’s IM Song Yuxin was enough to seal her spot in the final four.Despite a few minor…
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen during the 2025 Norway Chess. (Norway Chess) Magnus Carlsen extend his lead in the Norway Chess tournament following an Armageddon victory over Fabiano Caruana, while Hikaru Nakamura suffered a devastating loss to Arjun Erigaisi after blundering from winning positions. The day featured three Classical draws followed by three decisive Armageddon…
Koneru Humpy. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In the quiet, black-and-white corridors of chess, where the ticking clock echoes louder than the heartbeat, Koneru Humpy remains seated like an ancient banyan tree — rooted, rigid, and regal.Behind her stillness stays the tremors of sacrifice as the real championship for India’s top-ranked woman in chess isn’t always…