NEW DELHI: Koneru Humpy, the former World Rapid Chess Champion from India, emphasised the importance of organising additional chess events specifically for women in the country with an aim to cultivate a larger pool of female players and promote gender equality in the sport.
Humpy, a 36-year-old Indian Grandmaster, also highlighted the challenges faced by chess players, particularly the inadequate financial support they receive to compete on a larger scale.
