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Harika Dronavalli: Biography, Facts and Career

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Harika Dronavalli
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Harika Dronavalli (born 12 January 1991) is an Indian chess grandmaster. She was part of the gold winning women's team at the 45th Chess Olympiad in 2024. She has won three bronze medals in the Women's World Chess Championship, in 2012, 2015 and 2017. Harika was honored with the Arjuna Award for the year 2007–08 by the government of India. In 2016, she won the FIDE Women's Grand Prix event at Chengdu, China and rose up from world no. 11 to world no. 5 in FIDE women's ranking. In 2019, she was awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions towards the field of sports.

Quick facts about Harika Dronavalli

  • Full name: Harika Dronavalli
  • Born: 1991-01-12
  • Nationality: India
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q109147059

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Who is Harika Dronavalli?

Harika Dronavalli (born 12 January 1991) is an Indian chess grandmaster.

What nationality is Harika Dronavalli?

Harika Dronavalli is India.

When was Harika Dronavalli born?

Harika Dronavalli was born on 1991-01-12.

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