Chess News: Koneru Humpy clinches FIDE Women's Grand Prix 2019

Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy holds World Champion Ju Wenjun to a draw and finished with 8 points from 11 rounds to clinch the first FIDE Women’s Grand Prix title of 2019-20 in Skolkovo. Going into the final, Humpy had been in terrific form securing four back-to-back wins and a draw to secure the top spot with a 0.5 point lead. A few years back, Humpy was considered as the best Indian chess player and was also taken as a serious challenger for the world title.