Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Harika Dronavalli Blends Chess Career with Motherhood at Chennai Event
Chess Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli brought her young daughter to a chess tournament in Chennai.
This is a first for her, as she usually leaves her child with family when she travels.
Harika discussed the challenges and feelings of being a mother while competing, and praised fellow player Koneru Humpy.
She also talked about focusing on her own improvement rather than the pressure of results or comparing herself to others.
The tournament in Chennai provides her a rare chance to balance her family life with her chess career.
Harika Dronavalli brought her two-year-old daughter to the Chennai Grand Masters event.
This is the first time Harika has traveled with her daughter to a tournament.
Harika reflects on the challenges of being a mother and a chess player.
She acknowledges the achievements of Koneru Humpy and the rise of younger players.
Harika is focusing on self-improvement and not on external pressure.
- Who
- Harika Dronavalli, Koneru Humpy, and other chess players.
- What
- Harika Dronavalli is participating in the Chennai Grand Masters chess tournament.
- When
- The tournament is ongoing.
- Where
- Chennai, India.
- Why
- Harika brought her daughter to the tournament to give her a glimpse into her life.
- Player
- Harika Dronavalli
- Tournament
- Chennai Grand Masters
- Daughter's Age
- 2 years old
- Humpy's Recent Achievement
- Silver at FIDE Women’s World Cup