Koneru Humpy won the 2024 Women's World Rapid Chess Championship, defeating Irene Kharisma Sukandar in the final round. This is her second world rapid title, adding to her 2019 victory and continuing India's strong performance in international chess.

Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after FIDE fined him $200 for wearing jeans, a violation of the tournament's dress code. Offered the chance to change, Carlsen declined due to time constraints, leading to his exclusion from the event.