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Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's Historic Second World Rapid Chess Title & Visakhapatnam's International Cricket Surge

Telugu chess legend Grandmaster Koneru Humpy cemented her legacy by winning her second FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship in New York, inspiring a new wave of chess and cricket talent across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Published: 18 Oct 2026, 8:15 am•Updated: 18 Oct 2026, 8:15 am•3 min read
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's Historic Second World Rapid Chess Title & Visakhapatnam's International Cricket Surge
“Winning a second World Rapid Championship title is deeply fulfilling and reflects the extraordinary golden era of Indian chess.” — GM Koneru Humpy

VIJAYAWADA / VISAKHAPATNAM (YUVA 9 Bureau): Grandmaster Koneru Humpy of Andhra Pradesh joined an elite global club by clinching her second FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship crown with 8.5 points out of 11 in New York, alongside stellar international performances by Telangana's Arjun Erigaisi, Dronavalli Harika, and World Champion D. Gukesh.

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