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FIDE rattled by Cyprus safety fears, rushes out FAQ to calm Candidates 2026 players: ‘There is no emergency...'
Fide was forced to issue a detailed FAQ about security arrangements in Cyprus ahead of Candidates 2026 as Indian chess star Koneru Humpy pulled out of the tournament due to safety fears.
Koneru Humpy faces massive penalty after last-minute pull-out from Candidates 2026; here's how
Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy had withdrawn from the 2026 Women's Candidates just days before the opening round, citing security concerns in Cyprus. Will the decision lead to her getting fined? Here's what you need to know about FIDE's rules...
Koneru Humpy slammed by Cyprus chess chief for her 'bad move' of exiting Candidates: 'This is simply wrong'
Veteran Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy had announced her withdrawal from the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates on Sunday citing security concerns in Cyprus. The head of the host nation's chess federation, however, has reacted strongly to her statement.
Exclusive | Koneru Humpy opens up on decision to withdraw from Candidates 2026: 'External uncertainties can make it...'
In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy opens up on the factors that led to her withdrawal from the upcoming Women's Candidates Tournament in Cyprus and what she will be doing next.
Koneru Humpy’s Fide Candidates fears validated as another Cyprus event gets cancelled: 'Most responsible decision...'
Indian chess star Koneru Humpy’s decision to withdraw from the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 has gained attention after another event was cancelled amid safety concerns in Cyprus.
Koneru Humpy challenges FIDE to host tournaments in Kashmir after Candidates controversy: 'We do have lavish resorts'
Koneru Humpy has taken a dig at FIDE after withdrawing from the 2026 Women's Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.
Koneru Humpy withdraws from 2026 Candidates citing safety issues: 'Painful but necessary decision'
Koneru Humpy has officially pulled out of the Candidates Tournament as she 'does not feel fully secure' about the event which will take place in Cyprus, a region not far away from the war zone in West Asia.
Not Praggnanandhaa, Aronian picks this USA star as 'clear favourite' to win Candidates: 'Second strongest after Magnus'
Levon Aronian, who had been part of six Candidates from 2007 to 2018, also felt that this veteran American Grandmaster has played 'very consistently throughout the year' and rated his chances of winning the upcoming tournament at '40 to 45 per cent'.
Nakamura sounds alarming blackout warning in Cyprus as concerns over Candidates venue pile up: 'Not a good sign when...'
After Koneru Humpy hinted that she might miss the Candidates 2026, Hikaru Nakamura too has joined in in voicing his concern over the venue of the tournament.
Amid Praggnanandhaa's poor run, former Candidates winner says good form crucial for victory: 'Has a clear advantage'
R Praggnanandhaa has had a tough run in recent months, having gone through a decline in the second half of 2025 and finishing a lowly 11th at the recent Tata Steel Chess tournament after entering as the defending champion.
Gukesh’s reign faces scrutiny: Kasparov and Karpov’s criticism of Indian GM’s world title not all hate
Russian chess legends Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov have questioned D Gukesh's reign as world champion, with the latter stating that the Indian Grandmaster achieved the historic feat "by accident".
Praggnanandhaa placed in third tier of Candidates 2026 competitors by French GM Vachier-Lagrave: 'His form has...'
R Praggnanandhaa is the lone Indian competing in the 2026 Candidates, which gets underway in Cyprus from 28 March. And in his analysis of players in action in the upcoming tournament, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave doesn't count the 20-year-old among the cream of the crop.
Candidates 2026: From Nakamura and Caruana to Praggnanandhaa, how top contenders are preparing for event
From American heavyweights Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana to Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, we take a look at how some of the top contenders for the 2026 Candidates are preparing for the prestigious tournament.
Ex-world No 2 Levon Aronian’s shocking admission on Candidates Tournament: ‘Really messes up people’s brains'
Armenian-American Grandmaster Levon Aronian doesn't have too many fond memories from his six appearances at the Candidates, the tournament that decides the challenger for the FIDE World Championship.
Fide offered alternate venue for Candidates after Koneru Humpy raises security concerns: ‘Maximum safety and reliability’
Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy had recently raised concerns over the 2026 Candidates Tournament taking place in Cyprus, which is in close proximity to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving USA, Israel and Iran.
'Gukesh became world champion by accident...Carlsen is effectively still the champion': Russian chess legend Karpov
India's D Gukesh is the youngest chess world champion of all time, but Russian chess legend Anatoly Karpov feels his achievement was result of an 'accident' and Magnus Carlsen remains the undisputed best player.
Explained: Man City star Erling Haaland’s sudden interest in chess and his support for Total Chess World Championship
After establishing himself as one of the top footballers of the modern era, Manchester City and Norway star Erling Haaland has now turned his attention to chess, although his involvement in this sport will not be as a player.
Hikaru Nakamura invokes Arjun Erigaisi while rekindling Candidates 2026 qualification debate: ‘I’d probably replace…’
Hikaru Nakamura has questioned the absence of Arjun Erigaisi in the upcoming Candidates Tournament while pointing fingers at two players and whether they deserved to qualify for the prestigious tournament in the first place.
D Gukesh going through a similar phase as Rocky Balboa: Indian GM and chess coach Srinath Narayanan
In an exclusive conversation, chess coach Srinath Narayanan reflects on reigning world champion D Gukesh's loss of form that has spanned more than a year now, comparing him with a famous Hollywood character besides sharing advice that might help the teenager regain his form in time for his title defence.
Caruana, Niemann criticise Chess.com after technical chaos at 2026 Open: 'Chess mafia strikes again'
Chess.com is facing fresh criticism after technical glitches at the 2026 Chess.com Open event. Fabiano Caruana and Hans Niemann are latest to slam the platform in scathing attacks on social media.
Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand pick their Fide Candidates favourites: 'This has to be their time'
Chess legends Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand have revealed their predictions for the upcoming Fide Candidates 2026. The winner of Fide Candidates will face D Gukesh in next World Chess Championship match.
Viswanathan Anand supports Fide’s Cyprus call for Candidates 2026 as war worries grow: 'Location is amazing'
Chess legend Viswanathan Anand has delivered his verdict on Fide's call to stick with its decision to hold the Candidates 2026 chess tournament in Cyprus amid war concerns.
Fide Candidates rocked by war fears: Koneru Humpy set to pull out as organisers refuses to move Cyprus event
There's still close to two weeks to go for Fide Candidates 2026 in Cyprus but questions are being raised on the venue amid the USA-Iran war as Indian chess star Koneru Humpy is set to skip the women's competition.
Who is Mayank Chakraborty, North East's first and India's 94th Grandmaster
Mayank Chakraborty is now India's 94th Grandmaster and the first ever from the North East region. Hailing from Assam, Mayank had to take an arduous road to become a GM.
Fabiano Caruana leads strong Candidates field in Cyprus with odds favouring world No 3 over Hikaru Nakamura
Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana are two of the top-rated players heading into the 2026 Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. However, despite not being the top-rated player, Caruana leads the pack with the highest odds on betting platform bet365.
Magnus Carlsen's cheating allegations vs Niemann rejected by chief arbiter of infamous 2022 match: 'Do I think Hans was cheating?'
The arbiter of the infamous 2022 chess match between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann has come out with his own version of things after nearly four years. Carlsen had accused Niemann of cheating after the match at the Sinquefield Cup.
Jan Timman: The 'bon vivant' who would go on to become the 'Best of the West' in chess
Dutch chess icon Jan Timman, who had been ranked as high as world No 2 at the peak of his career and had challenged the legendary Anatoly Karpov for the FIDE World Championship in 1993, passed away at the age of 74 recently.
Magnus Carlsen stunned by 15-year-old Iranian Sina Movahed's perfect game at Titled Tuesday: 'Not something I expect'
World's best chess player Magnus Carlsen was stunned by 15-year-old Iranian prodigy Sina Movahed who played a game with 100% accuracy to get the better of the world number one at the Titled Tuesday.
'Gukesh may not remain chess world champion after next world championship match': Judit Polgar
Judit Polgar has questioned D Gukesh's chances of retaining the world chess title at the World Chess Championship later this year as the Indian grandmaster struggles to live up to the expectations.
Why India slipped one spot in Chess Gender Equality Index despite strong performance score
India has slipped to 25th place in the Gender Equality in Chess Index 2026 despite improving its overall score compared to the previous edition. Here's why it happened?