‘Mossad agents in Iran’: Do Indian GMs agree with World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura’s FIDE jab? | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura questions FIDE’s safety protocols (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The year was 2015. At 55, veteran Grandmaster (GM) Pravin Thipsay hadn’t won any chess tournament in four years. He arrived at the inaugural Dr. Hegdewar Open in Delhi hoping to break the hex, but by the fifth round, […]
‘We saw tanks on the road’: How playing chess amid regional conflict feels | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Visual representation of Pravin Thipsay’s experience (AI-generated Photo) NEW DELHI: Cyprus, an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, will be home to some of the best classical chess over the next fortnight as it hosts both the Open and Women’s categories of the 2026 Candidates tournament starting March 28. Serving as the only […]
‘Bad move’: Cyprus chess chief hits back at Koneru Humpy after Candidates pull-out | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Koneru Humpy and Criton Tornaritis NEW DELHI: Top Indian Grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy has pulled out of the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, saying she doesn’t feel safe travelling for the event. Her decision has sparked criticism, especially from the Cyprus Chess Federation.Humpy explained her stance clearly as she wrote on X, “After […]
Anna Muzychuk replaces Koneru Humpy in Candidates after safety concerns | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Anna Muzychuk (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ukraine’s Anna Muzychuk has replaced Koneru Humpy in the upcoming Candidates Tournament in Cyprus after the Indian Grandmaster withdrew, citing safety concerns due to the host country’s proximity to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The tournament, which will determine the challengers for the world championship titles currently […]
Koneru Humpy withdraws from Women’s Candidates, cites safety concerns | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] India’s Koneru Humpy (PTI Photo) Top Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has announced her decision to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, citing personal safety and well-being as her primary concern. The tournament, which begins on March 28 at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus, is the only pathway to […]
Viswanathan Anand supports Fide’s Cyprus call for Candidates 2026 as war worries grow: ‘Location is amazing’
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[ad_1] 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. Legendary Indian chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, who is also the vice-president of Fide, has defended the global body’s decision to stick with Cyprus as the venue […]
Fide Candidates rocked by war fears: Koneru Humpy set to pull out as organisers refuses to move Cyprus event
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[ad_1] 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. Indian chess star Koneru Humpy is set to pull out of the Women’s Candidates 2026, […]
R Praggnanandhaa to face Anish Giri in opening round of FIDE Candidates 2026, race to challenge D Gukesh begins
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[ad_1] India’s R Praggnanandhaa will begin his FIDE Candidates 2026 campaign against Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri, it was confirmed on Friday. The draw for the FIDE Candidates 2026, which will decide the challenger for world champion D Gukesh, took place at the Cap St George’s Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus. The FIDE Candidates Chess […]