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Koneru Humpy withdraws from Womens Candidates, cites safety concerns

Top Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament, prioritizing her personal safety and well-being. Citing security concerns despite assurances, Humpy's decision opens a spot for Anna Muzychuk. While India retains representation with R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh, Humpy's withdrawal raises questions about potential FIDE penalties and impacts Indian chess.

22 Mar 2026 11:04 pm