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Koneru Humpy Wins Silver at FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2025.

Sports | Dated: 29 Dec 2025

Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy won the silver medal at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2025 held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. She scored 8.5 points out of 11 rounds, finishing just behind Anastasia Bodnaruk. This is her second medal in the World Rapid format, having won gold in 2019.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Vidit Gujrathi finished 4th in the Open section, narrowly missing a medal.
  • Magnus Carlsen retained his title in the Open category.
  • Humpy's consistent performance secures her spot in the upcoming Candidates Tournament.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Event: World Rapid Chess Championship.
  • Winner (Women's Silver): Koneru Humpy.
  • Venue: Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who won the silver medal in the Women's category at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2025?

Correct Answer: Koneru Humpy

🚀 Quick Recap:

About FIDE

  • President – Arkady Dvorkovich
  • HQ – Lausanne, Switzerland