Koneru took part in the FIDE Women's Grand Prix 2009–2011 and finished in overall second position, in turn qualifying as challenger for Women's World Chess Championship 2011.
Koneru osales FIDE naiste Grand Prix'l 2009–2011, jõudes teisele kohale, kvalifitseerudes 2011. aasta naiste maailmameistrivõistluste pretendendiks.