Koneru Humpy Wins FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Title

Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy clinched the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-25 (Pune leg) title on Wednesday, edging out China’s Zhu Jiner after both players were tied for first place.

In the final round, Humpy triumphed over Bulgarian player Nurgyul Salimova, securing a total of seven points. Similarly, Zhu Jiner defeated Russia’s Polina Shuvalova, but Humpy’s superior tie-breaks helped her emerge as the winner.

This victory comes on the heels of Humpy’s successful comeback in the Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship in December 2024, where she regained her title after five years.

FIDE, in a tweet, praised Humpy for her excellent performance: “Humpy Koneru and Zhu Jiner both won their final round games and ended the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix tied for first, but it’s Humpy who takes the top spot thanks to superior tiebreaks!”