Koneru Humpy is an Indian chess player known for her remarkable achievements in the world of chess. She was born on March 31, 1987, in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Humpy gained international recognition at a young age when she became the youngest woman ever to achieve the title of Grandmaster (GM) in 2002 at the age of 15 years, 1 month, and 27 days. This accomplishment surpassed the previous record set by Judit Polgár by three months (although it was later broken by Hou Yifan in 2008). Her early success earned her widespread admiration and established her as a rising star in the chess world.

Throughout her career, Humpy has amassed numerous accolades and titles. She won three gold medals at the World Youth Chess Championship in the under-10, under-12, and under-14 girls' divisions in 1997, 1998, and 2000, respectively. Notably, she also competed with boys in the under-12 section of the Asian Youth Chess Championship in 1999 and emerged victorious. In 2001, she claimed the World Junior Girls Championship title, and the following year she tied for first place in the tournament.

Humpy's success extends beyond youth and junior championships. She won the British Women's Championship in 2000 and 2002, showcasing her prowess on the international stage. In 2003, she triumphed at the 10th Asian Women's Individual Championship and the Indian Women's Championship. In 2005, she secured victory at the North Urals Cup, a prestigious round-robin tournament featuring some of the strongest female chess players of that time.

Humpy has been a consistent participant in the Women's World Chess Championship, competing in every edition held in the knockout format since 2004. She reached the semifinals in 2004, 2008, and 2010, demonstrating her competitiveness and skill at the highest level of women's chess.

One of Humpy's notable achievements came in 2019 when she won the FIDE Women's rapid chess championship, further cementing her reputation as a formidable player. Additionally, she became the second female player, following Judit Polgár, to surpass the 2600 Elo rating mark in October 2007, further emphasizing her strength and consistency in the chess world.