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Vincent Keymer ready for Norway Chess debut in 2026
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A runner-up at the 2022 International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid Championship, Keymer has firmly established himself among the world's top players and continues to build momentum at the highest level of international competition.
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Arjun Erigaisi expresses gratitude to family, team, everyone following two
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Erigaisi continued his fine run in global chess, securing the bronze medal in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Blitz Championships in Doha on Tuesday.
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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulates Erigaisi and Humpy o
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship, held in Doha, saw a 13-round Swiss system with a 15-minute plus 10-second increment time control. India's Arjun clinched his maiden bronze medal at the event, with a score of 9.5.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Erigaisi and Humpy on clinching
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian Grandmasters Koneru Humpy and Arjun Erigaisi on clinching the bronze medals at the 2025 FIDE Rapid Chess Championship in Doha.
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Andhra CM Naidu congratulates Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy on winning b
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday congratulated India's chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy on winning bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Championship.
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"Delightful moment": Koneru Humpy reflects on winning FIDE World Rapid Cha
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Indian chess woman grandmaster Koneru Humpy on Thursday opened up on winning the FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship and said that it was a "delightful moment" for her.
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"Source of inspiration for aspiring players": PM Modi meets Grandmaster Ko
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Koneru called the meeting with PM Modi an "incredible honor" and "once-in-a-lifetime privilege" that filled her with inspiration and encouragement.
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"Pride of India, inspiration to many": YSRCP chief lauds Indian chess cham
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
"The pride of India, Koneru Humpy, has won the 2024 FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship for the second time! She is an inspiration to many, particularly those balancing professional and personal life. Wishing her many more victories!" posted Reddy on X (formerly Twitter).
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Leaders come together to congratulate Koneru Humpy after World Rapid Champ
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Indian chess woman grandmaster Koneru Humpy on Sunday won the FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship in New York after beating Indonesia's Irene Sukandar with the black pieces in the final round of the tournament.
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Koneru Humpy wins FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship, defeats Indonesia
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Indian chess grandmaster Koneru Humpy on Sunday won the FIDE World Rapid Championship in New York after beating Indonesia's Irene Sukandar with the black pieces in the final round of the tournament.
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Viswanathan Anand defeats World No. 1 in Riyadh C'ship
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], December 28 (ANI): Former World Champion Viswanathan Anand outclassed World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round of the World Rapid Championship (WRC), here on Wednesday.
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