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Koneru Humpy of India showed her chess prowess by winning the Women's Individual Silver medal at the 2023 World Rapid Chess Championships in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Koneru Humpy's Accomplishments
- Silver Medal 2023
Humpy won the women's individual silver medal in 2023 after a thrilling competition, highlighting her consistent performance on the world stage.
- Complete Medal Set
Humpy now has a total of four medals from the women's world rapid championships. She won bronze in 2012 in Moscow, Russia, and was crowned world champion in 2019 in Batumi, Georgia.
- Tie-Breaking Drama
Humpy's victory in a tight final round match against Kateryna Lagno tied her points with Bodnaruk, forcing a tie-break. Despite a bright start in the blitz tie-break, Humpy suffered difficulties and eventually died in sudden death to Bodnaruk.
Vidit Gujrathi's Tragedy
Vidit Gujrathi went through a rollercoaster of emotions in the open section, eventually finishing fourth with nine points in 13 rounds. His chances of finishing on the podium were dashed after an untimely blunder in the penultimate round against Vladimir Fedoseev, who went on to win a silver medal.
Chances Missed
Gujrathi was initially ranked second and looked like a medal contender. However, an unanticipated blunder in a winning position against Fedoseev cost him a medal at the championships.
Magnus Carlsen's Victorious Defense
Magnus Carlsen, 33, successfully defended his open section title with a total of 10 points after 13 rounds. Carlsen kept his cool in the final round, drawing comfortably against India's R Praggnanandhaa, who finished eighth with nine points.
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