Koneru Humpy wins Cairns Cup chess tournament
New Delhi, 17/2: India’s female chess sensation and World Rapid Champion Koneru Humpy won the Cairns Chess tournament by claiming 6 points out of 9 rounds. This was the second edition of the Cairns Cup. She took home $4500 as a prize money.
Reigning World Champion Ju Wenjun claimed second position and Russia’s Alexandra Kosteniuk claimed the third position.
With a draw in the last round, Humpy Koneru secured the clear first place in the second edition of #CairnsCup and takes home $45,000. Congratulations!
Tournament's details: https://t.co/5sRalKzazD
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