‘Bad move’: Cyprus chess chief hits back at Conroe Hampi after candidates withdraw | Chess news.

Conero Humpi and Cretan Tournarites New Delhi: Top Indian Grandmaster (GM) Konero Hampi has pulled out of the 2026 Women’s Candidates tournament in Cyprus, saying she did not feel it was safe to travel for the event. His decision has drawn criticism, particularly from the Cyprus Chess Federation.Hampi made her position clear as she wrote…

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Anna Muzyczak replaces Conroe Hampi among candidates after safety concerns Chess News

Anna Muzyczuk (Image credit: X) New Delhi: Ukraine’s Anna Mozychak has replaced Konero Hampi at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus after the Indian grandmaster pulled out, citing security concerns due to the host country’s proximity to ongoing conflicts in West Asia. The tournament, which will determine the challengers for the world championship titles currently held…

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What if Conroe Hampi drops women candidates? Fixes, Alternatives, and ‘Blow to India’ | Chess news.

NEW DELHI: The air is still full of anticipation as to whether Konro Hampi will participate in the upcoming Women’s Candidates, which begins on March 28 at the Cape St. George’s Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus.While TimesofIndia.com has already confirmed. With three other participants in R Praganananda, R Vaishali, and Divya Deshmukh traveling to…

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