Koneru Humpy withdraws from Women’s 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Top Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament, prioritizing her personal safety and well-being.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.

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https://ift.tt/1nJ7aCl March 22, 2026 at 11:04PM TOI SPORTS DESK

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