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From 2002 through 2008, Koneru held the record as the youngest woman ever to become a grandmaster (not merely a [[Woman Grandmaster]]), which she achieved at the age of 15 years, 1 month, 27 days, beating Judit Polgár's previous mark by three months;<ref>[http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=333 ChessBase.com]</ref> however, this has since been surpassed by [[Hou Yifan]].
From 2002 through 2008, Koneru held the record as the youngest woman ever to become a grandmaster (not merely a [[Woman Grandmaster]]), which she achieved at the age of 15 years, 1 month, 27 days, beating Judit Polgár's previous mark by three months;<ref>[http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=333 ChessBase.com]</ref> however, this has since been surpassed by [[Hou Yifan]].


Koneru was originally named "Hampi" by her parents, who derived the name from the word "champion". Her father later changed the spelling to Koneru, to more closely resemble a [[Russian language|Russian]]-sounding name.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=333 | title=Humpy beats Judit Polgar by three months | date=2002-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.chessbase.com/columns/column.asp?pid=90 | title=Profile of a Champion | author=V. Krishnaswamy}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pitara.com/magazine/features/online.asp?story=64 | title=The Girl who Won the Boys Chess Title | | author=V. Krishnaswamy}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060408/spr-trib.htm#3 | title=Humpy’s moves | date=2006-04-08 | journal=The Tribune (Chandigarh, India)}}</ref>
Koneru was originally named "Hampi" by her parents, who derived the name from the word "champion". Her father later changed the spelling to Humpy, to more closely resemble a [[Russian language|Russian]]-sounding name.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=333 | title=Humpy beats Judit Polgar by three months | date=2002-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.chessbase.com/columns/column.asp?pid=90 | title=Profile of a Champion | author=V. Krishnaswamy}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pitara.com/magazine/features/online.asp?story=64 | title=The Girl who Won the Boys Chess Title | | author=V. Krishnaswamy}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060408/spr-trib.htm#3 | title=Humpy’s moves | date=2006-04-08 | journal=The Tribune (Chandigarh, India)}}</ref>


In 2001 she won the [[World Junior Chess Championship|World Junior Girls Chess Championship]]. In 2006 she participated in the [[Women's World Chess Championship]], but was eliminated in the second round.<ref>[http://chess.about.com/b/a/256910.htm Women’s World Chess Championship] .Retrieved on April 15, 2007.</ref> In the [[Women's World Chess Championship 2008]] she made it to the semifinals, but was beaten by [[Hou Yifan]]. In 2009 she tied for 1st–4th with [[Alexander Areshchenko]], [[Magesh Panchanathan]] and [[Evgenij Miroshnichenko]] in the Mumbai Mayor Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=5432|title=Areshchenko triumphs in Mayor's Cup – Jai Ho Mumbai!!|last=Zaveri|first=Praful|date=2009-05-15|publisher=ChessBase|accessdate=10 May 2010}}</ref>
In 2001 she won the [[World Junior Chess Championship|World Junior Girls Chess Championship]]. In 2006 she participated in the [[Women's World Chess Championship]], but was eliminated in the second round.<ref>[http://chess.about.com/b/a/256910.htm Women’s World Chess Championship] .Retrieved on April 15, 2007.</ref> In the [[Women's World Chess Championship 2008]] she made it to the semifinals, but was beaten by [[Hou Yifan]]. In 2009 she tied for 1st–4th with [[Alexander Areshchenko]], [[Magesh Panchanathan]] and [[Evgenij Miroshnichenko]] in the Mumbai Mayor Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=5432|title=Areshchenko triumphs in Mayor's Cup – Jai Ho Mumbai!!|last=Zaveri|first=Praful|date=2009-05-15|publisher=ChessBase|accessdate=10 May 2010}}</ref>

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Koneru Humpy
Full nameHumpy Koneru
CountryIndia
Born (1987-03-31) March 31, 1987 (age 37)
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
TitleGrandmaster
FIDE rating2530 (October 2024)
(No. 2 ranked woman in the November 2012 FIDE World Rankings)
Peak rating2623 (July 2009)
The native form of this personal name is Koneru Humpy. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Humpy Koneru (born 31 March 1987 in Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh) is an Indian chess Grandmaster. Her January 2010 FIDE Elo rating was 2614, placing her number two in the world for women's players (behind Judit Polgár). In 2007 she surpassed the rating of 2577 set by Susan Polgar (often known as Zsuzsa Polgár) to become the second-highest ranked female player in history. She became the second female player ever, after Judit Polgár, to exceed the 2600 Elo mark.[1][2]

From 2002 through 2008, Koneru held the record as the youngest woman ever to become a grandmaster (not merely a Woman Grandmaster), which she achieved at the age of 15 years, 1 month, 27 days, beating Judit Polgár's previous mark by three months;[3] however, this has since been surpassed by Hou Yifan.

Koneru was originally named "Hampi" by her parents, who derived the name from the word "champion". Her father later changed the spelling to Humpy, to more closely resemble a Russian-sounding name.[4][5][6][7]

In 2001 she won the World Junior Girls Chess Championship. In 2006 she participated in the Women's World Chess Championship, but was eliminated in the second round.[8] In the Women's World Chess Championship 2008 she made it to the semifinals, but was beaten by Hou Yifan. In 2009 she tied for 1st–4th with Alexander Areshchenko, Magesh Panchanathan and Evgenij Miroshnichenko in the Mumbai Mayor Cup.[9]

In 2009, Koneru accused the All India Chess Federation of preventing her from participating in the 37th Chess Olympiad in Turin.[10][11] Her father Koneru Ashok who was coaching her was not allowed to travel with her for tournaments. The controversy has not died down. Later that year, the AICF was also embroiled in a controversy with Geetha Narayanan Gopal.

Koneru participated in the FIDE Women's Grand Prix 2009–2011 and finished in overall second position, in turn qualifying as challenger for Women's World Chess Championship 2011.[12][13] Hou Yifan won the match, winning three games and drawing five.

Awards

References

  1. ^ ChessBase.com
  2. ^ FIDE: Koneru's rating progress chart
  3. ^ ChessBase.com
  4. ^ "Humpy beats Judit Polgar by three months". 2002-05-31.
  5. ^ V. Krishnaswamy. "Profile of a Champion".
  6. ^ V. Krishnaswamy. "The Girl who Won the Boys Chess Title". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  7. ^ "Humpy's moves". The Tribune (Chandigarh, India). 2006-04-08.
  8. ^ Women’s World Chess Championship .Retrieved on April 15, 2007.
  9. ^ Zaveri, Praful (2009-05-15). "Areshchenko triumphs in Mayor's Cup – Jai Ho Mumbai!!". ChessBase. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
  10. ^ "Koneru Humpy accuses AICF secretary of harassment". IBN Sports. 2009.10.24. Retrieved 20 October 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "Humpy replies to Sundar – issues open challenge". ChessBase. 2009.10.25. Retrieved 20 October 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ http://nalchik2010.fide.com/tourview/show-12.html
  13. ^ http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=7060
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