‘Bad move’: Cyprus chess president hits back at Hampi after candidate withdraws
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March 24, 2026
Koneru Humpy and Criton Tornaritis New Delhi: India’s top grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the 2026 Women’s Candidates Championship in Cyprus, saying she felt it was not safe to participate in the event. Her decision sparked…
Exclusive after Humpy candidate withdraws: ‘Will FIDE hold tournament in Kashmir?’
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March 23, 2026
Koneru Humpy (Photo: Lennart Ootes/FIDE). New Delhi: Veteran Indian grandmaster (GM) and world number five Koneru Humpy has now officially withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Championship in Cyprus, a move that has shocked the global chess…