Indian chess legend confirms participation for Norway Chess Women

Indian chess legend Koneru Humpy will play Norway Chess Women for the third time from May 25 to June 5 in Oslo, expressing excitement about the competition and atmosphere. A trailblazer, she became India’s first female Grandmaster at 15 and crossed 2600 Elo in 2007. A two-time Women’s World Rapid Champion, she qualified for the 2026 Candidates.

Indian chess legend confirms participation for Norway Chess Women
Indian chess legend Koneru Humpy will play Norway Chess Women for the third time from May 25 to June 5 in Oslo, expressing excitement about the competition and atmosphere. A trailblazer, she became India’s first female Grandmaster at 15 and crossed 2600 Elo in 2007. A two-time Women’s World Rapid Champion, she qualified for the 2026 Candidates.