Introduction

When we talk about Indian chess champions, names like Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh D, and Praggnanandhaa often take center stage. But what about Koneru Humpy, a two-time Women’s World Rapid Chess Champion?

In December 2024, Humpy once again proved her dominance by clinching her second World Rapid Chess Championship title. Despite this, her achievement received far less media attention compared to Gukesh D’s Candidates Tournament victory.

This raises an important question: Why is Koneru Humpy’s success not celebrated as much as other Indian chess stars?

Who is Koneru Humpy? 🏅

Koneru Humpy is one of India’s greatest chess players and a pioneer in women’s chess.

✅ Born in Andhra Pradesh, she was a chess prodigy who became the youngest woman grandmaster at just 15 years old.
✅ Winner of the Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship in 2019 after making a stunning comeback from retirement.
✅ Clinched her second Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship in December 2024, scoring an impressive 8.5/11 points.

Despite these accomplishments, she does not receive the same level of recognition as her male counterparts.

Why Is Humpy’s Victory Overlooked? 🤔

🎯 Less Media Coverage – Men’s chess events often dominate headlines, leaving women’s achievements underreported.
🎯 Limited Sponsorships – Women chess players receive fewer commercial endorsements, impacting their visibility.
🎯 Public Awareness Gap – Many fans simply aren’t aware of her achievements due to limited promotion.

Koneru Humpy vs. Gukesh D: A Recognition Gap?

Let’s compare two major Indian chess achievements in December 2024:

🔹 Koneru Humpy wins her second Women’s World Rapid Championship 🏆
🔹 Gukesh D becomes the youngest-ever Candidates Tournament winner 🎯

While both are incredible achievements, Gukesh’s win was widely celebrated in media, sponsorships, and social platforms, whereas Humpy’s victory was barely highlighted.

👉 Why does this disparity exist? Isn’t a World Champion title equally significant?

Time to Celebrate Our Chess Queen 👑

Koneru Humpy is a true inspiration, not just for women in chess but for all aspiring players. As Indian chess rises on the global stage, we must ensure every champion gets their due recognition.

What Can We Do?

✅ Share this post to spread awareness 📢
✅ Support & follow women’s chess in India
✅ Celebrate our champions – regardless of gender!

Koneru Humpy has made India proud twice on the world stage. Let’s give her the recognition she deserves! 🎉♟️