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The 2620-rated Thrissur teenager defeated Ugandan IM Arthur Ssegwanyi in the first round in Sochi.
For the Kerala GM, who has won back-to-back international titles, a higher TPR is a positive indicator.
In an exclusive interview with Manorama, Humpy talks about her fulfilling comeback journey and how she motivates herself to keep the fire burning.
Anand is looking forward to participating in the Grand Chess Tour and the No-castling World Masters.
Nihal became the world's third youngest player to cross 2,600 Elo points on FIDE's rating list, accomplishing this feat at the age of 14.
Chief Secretary of the state Vishwas Mehta said that though only 10 per cent of the foreign tourists arriving in India visit Kerala, they spend maximum time in the state.
But the three-time Grand Slam champion is a 'little bit underestimated,' feels his long-time coach.
Chess.com had claimed that Carlsen was invited for the Online Nations Cup, but the Norwegian world champion was not 'willing to play under the same financial conditions as the other participants'.
Humpy lost the first tie-break game, and then won the second to reach the Armageddon.
The value of chess in education is increasingly recognised. Kerala, as an advanced, innovative state in India, would be ideal to be a pioneer in this field, says the FIDE vice-president.