State PCS - Maharashtra (MPSC)

• 30 Dec 2025

Bronze at 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship

Why in News?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian chess grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy for winning bronze medals at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship.

Key Points

• Venue: The Championship was held in Doha, Qatar.
• Medal Winners: Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy
• Arjun Erigaisi won the bronze medal in the Men’s section.
• Koneru Humpy secured bronze in the Women’s section

• 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship: The FIDE World Rapid Championship features a 13‑round Swiss system format with rapid time controls, testing players’ skill at high speed.
  • Gold – Men’s section: Magnus Carlsen (Norway)
  • Gold – Women’s section: Ju Wenjun (China)