Two Indian chess players, Koneru Humpy in the women's section and Arjun Erigaisi in the open section, each won a bronze medal at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar. FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) is the world governing body of chess. The two medals kept India on the podium of a major world rapid event and reflect the country's growing depth in elite chess.