Koneru Humpy made history by becoming the youngest Woman International Master (WIM) at the age of 12 years, 3 months, and 4 days. This achievement was a significant milestone in her journey to becoming one of the strongest female chess players in the world.

Year: 1999

Age: 12 years, 3 months, and 4 days

Title Earned: Woman International Master (WIM)

Significance: She broke several age-related records in Indian and world chess, establishing herself as a prodigious talent.

1999: Became the youngest WIM at 12 years, 3 months, and 4 days.

2000: Won the World Girls’ U-14 Championship.

2001: Won the World Girls’ Junior (U-20) Championship at just 14 years old.

2002: Achieved the Grandmaster (GM) title at 15 years, 1 month, and 27 days, breaking Judit Polgár’s record as the youngest female GM at the time.

2003-2010: Won multiple elite women’s chess tournaments, including the Asian Women’s Championship and strong international events.

2011: Became the Women’s World Rapid Chess Champion.

2020: Won the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship again.

K. Humpy’s early success set her on a path to becoming India’s No. 1 female chess player and one of the world’s top-ranked women in chess.