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Koneru Humpy Withdraws from FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 Over Cyprus Safety Concerns

Koneru Humpy has decided to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026. The Indian Grandmaster took the decision citing safety concerns…

March 24, 2026

Women Chess News

Humpy Koneru May Skip Women’s Candidates 2026 Over West Asia Safety Concerns

Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is considering opting out of the upcoming Women’s Candidates 2026. The…

March 18, 2026

Women Chess News

Divya Deshmukh Achieves Career-High 2509.6, Enters Top 10, After Prague Chess Success

For the first time ever, Indian chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh has made it into the top 10 of the women’s classical chess…

March 8, 2026

Women Chess News

Koneru Humpy Misses Playoff on Tie-Breaks as Aleksandra Goryachkina Wins Maiden World Rapid Title

Defending champion Koneru Humpy had a bittersweet ending to her campaign in the women’s section at the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Rapid…

December 29, 2025

Women Tennis News

Mixed Fortunes for India’s Chess Stars as Humpy Shines, Arjun Falters in GCL Round 4

For India’s No.1 chess duo of Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy, the fourth round of the Global Chess League (GCL) held in…

December 18, 2025

Women Chess News

Top 5 Most Underrated Women’s Chess Players of All Time

The chess industry has incredible talent worldwide, yet not every player gets the recognition they deserve. Some players remain underrated despite their…

October 9, 2025