Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Humpy leads; Gukesh, Erigaisi strong in World Rapid
In a big chess tournament called the World Rapid Championship, Koneru Humpy from India is leading the women's section.
She is tied for first place with another player from China.
In the men's section, two Indian players, Gukesh and Erigaisi, are doing well and are in a group of players with 6.5 points.
Another player, Vladislav Artemiev, is leading the men's section after beating the world's top player, Magnus Carlsen.
Carlsen had a bad day but came back with two wins.
The tournament is almost over, with just a few rounds left.
Everyone is playing their best to win.
Koneru Humpy is in joint lead in the women's section with 6.5 points.
Gukesh and Erigaisi are in a cluster of 13 players with 6.5 points in the open category.
Vladislav Artemiev is leading the open category with 7.5 points after defeating Magnus Carlsen.
Carlsen had a mixed day, losing to Artemiev but bouncing back with two wins.
The tournament is in its final stages with a few rounds left.
- Who
- Koneru Humpy, D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Vladislav Artemiev, Magnus Carlsen
- What
- Humpy leads in women's section; Gukesh and Erigaisi well-placed in open category
- When
- During Day 2 of the FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025
- Where
- Doha, Qatar
- Why
- Humpy displayed composure and tenacity; Gukesh and Erigaisi performed well in the open category
Gukesh's Performance
Artemiev's Performance
Game Outcome
Gukesh's Performance
Gukesh had a mixed performance, winning and losing games.
Artemiev's Performance
Artemiev defeated Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi, leading the tournament.
- Event
- FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025
- Location
- Doha, Qatar
- Top Standings (Open)
- Artemiev, Niemann (7.5 points each)
- Gukesh's Position
- Joint 7th with 6.5 points
- Erigaisi's Position
- Joint 7th with 6.5 points
- Carlsen's Performance
- Defeated by Artemiev, leading with 7.5 points
- Women's Leader
- Koneru Humpy with 6.5 points
- Women's Joint Leader
- Zhu Jiner with 6.5 points
Sources
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