Top Indian Chess Grandmasters to Compete in FIDE Women's Grand Prix

Prominent Indian chess figures, including world rapid champion GM Koneru Humpy, will participate in the FIDE Women's Grand Prix. Organized by the Maharashtra Chess Association, this event will feature 14 top international players and is scheduled to run from April 13-24.

Prominent Indian chess figures, including the reigning world rapid champion Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, are set to participate in the fifth leg of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix. This prestigious competition will be held from April 13-24 and is organized by the Maharashtra Chess Association.

The tournament, part of a larger series, will feature top-tier players like Olympiad gold medalists GM Harika Dronavalli, GM Vaishali Rameshbabu, and up-and-coming talent Divya Deshmukh. Additionally, global competitors such as China's GM Zhu Jiner and Russia's Polina Shuvalova will also be vying for victory.

Overall, 14 players will compete based on their performances in previous rounds and six wild card entries. Divya, noted for her outstanding skills, is among the wild card entrants, representing a formidable challenge for her opponents.

(With inputs from agencies.)