Koneru Humpy Exclusive after Candidates pull-out: 'Would FIDE hold tournaments in Kashmir?'

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global chess community, India’s veteran Grandmaster (GM) and World No. 5 Koneru Humpy has no.
Cyprus Mail

Safety concerns force withdrawal from Cyprus chess tournament

A chess grandmaster has withdrawn from the 2026 women’s candidates’ chess tournament in Cyprus citing safety concerns from the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy in ...
India Today

India's Koneru Humpy withdraws from Candidates Tournament citing security concerns

India's star chess player Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. Humpy's decision comes ...

'Years of Hard Work Gone In Vain': Koneru Humpy Withdraws From Candidates, Says Fellow Players Share Safety Fears | Exclusive

News18, Koneru Humpy expressed disappointment at having to miss a major tournament but blamed FIDE for not listening to her concerns.

Koneru Humpy Faces Possible Fine After Women's Candidates Withdrawal: FIDE Rules Explained

Koneru Humpy withdraws from FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 in Cyprus over security concerns as Anna Muzychuk replaces her.

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 ...

Fitzpatrick goes from disappointment to winning at Valspar Championship

One week after his disappointment from a runner-up finish at Sawgrass, Matt Fitzpatrick has put it behind him with a win at the Valspar Championship. The 2022 U.S.