The Times of India

Iran war scare: Pragg-Vaishali-Divya set for Candidates 2026 after Koneru Humpy doubt

Despite concerns over Koneru Humpy potentially withdrawing from the Cyprus Candidates tournament due to regional tensions, India's rising chess stars Divya Deshmukh, R Vaishali, and R Praggnanandhaa are confirmed to participate. Their teams are actively planning travel and preparations, signaling their commitment to the prestigious event as the gateway to the World Championship.