India’s queen of rapid chess, Koneru Humpy, has added another glorious chapter to her stellar career by winning the bronze medal at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha a result that cements her place in chess history.
With this podium finish, Humpy becomes the first woman in the world to earn five medals at the World Rapid Championships a record no other female player has achieved. Her collection includes world titles, silver and bronze medals across multiple editions, showcasing unparalleled consistency and excellence at the highest level.
The 2025 rapid event saw fierce competition from the global elite, and in the women’s section Humpy finished among the top after tie-breaks were applied securing bronze with a strong performance against the world’s best. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Humpy on her achievement, praising her dedication and the way she continues to elevate Indian chess on the world stage.
Humpy’s journey from a young prodigy to a global chess icon has long inspired fans her career includes world rapid titles in 2019 and 2024, silver and bronze medals in past editions, and now this record-setting fifth medal in rapid chess. Her historic performance not only reinforces her legacy as one of the greatest rapid players in the game’s history but also serves as a powerful inspiration for generations of aspiring players, especially young girls across India and beyond who dream of making their mark in chess.
