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India's world rapid champion Koneru wins second title in two months after draw against Harika; climbs to No. 2 spot
Koneru Humpy made all the right moves in America. Pic /Twitter
Kosteniuk ended fourth in the tournament. Harika finished tied fifth with 4.5 points. Humpy said the toughest match in the event was against former world champion Alexandra Kosteniuk in the seventh round. "The match against Alexandra Kosteniuk, which was a long battle in the seventh round was the toughest. It helped me keep my unbeaten record against her in five games," she said.
She is now aiming to do well in the Grand Prix in Italy in May which is her next big event. "The next big event is the Grand Prix in Italy this May and then I will be playing in the PSPB tournaments in India," she added.
Humpy, who is leading the FIDE Women's Grand Prix Series right now, aims to qualify for the Candidates scheduled later this year. Humpy started with a win over American Carissa Yip, 16, but suffered a defeat in the second round to Mariya Muzychuk before bouncing back strongly.
PTI
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