Born: March 31, 1987 in Vijayawada, India
Notable Accomplishments:
- Only the second woman to achieve a rating over 2600 (after Judit Polgar)
- Won 2001 World Junior Girls Championship
- Reached semifinals of 2008 Women's World Chess Championship
Humpy Koneru
By Edward Scimia, About.com Guide
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