New Delhi, March 24 The Cyprus Chess Federation chief has termed Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's withdrawal from the prestigious Candidates Tournament as a "bad move", saying it spreads unfounded concerns and reflects a lack of respect for both players and organizers.Criton Tornaritis...
New Delhi, March 23 – Indian chess great Koneru Humpy defended her decision to withdraw from the Candidates tournament in Cyprus later this month, saying it's impossible to play peacefully while surrounded by warships, while also asserting that she is "not scared" of penalties and is not playing...
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New Delhi, March 22 – Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament due to security concerns amid rising tensions in West Asia.Humpy shared her decision in a social media statement on Sunday, emphasizing that personal safety is more...
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New Delhi, March 22 Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy announced on Sunday that she would withdraw from the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament, citing concerns about her personal safety despite assurances from the organizers in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The Candidates...
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New Delhi, March 18 – Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is still undecided about her participation in the FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, citing safety concerns amid the conflict in West Asia. A recent drone attack and regional tensions have raised fears, although FIDE says the venue is...
New Delhi, March 18 Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is still undecided about competing in the prestigious Candidates Tournament in Cyprus this month, but she reiterated her concerns regarding the safety situation in the host country amid the West Asia conflict.The Candidates Tournament, which...
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New Delhi, March 16 Legendary chess player Viswanathan Anand has said that young Indian grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa "may have slowed down a bit" in the lead-up to the FIDE Candidates tournament, but will be mentally prepared for the challenge.Eight leading players in the Open category will...
New Delhi, March 16 Just a short distance from the conflict-ridden Gulf region, there are concerns about Cyprus hosting the prestigious Candidates Tournament this month, but the world chess governing body, FIDE, has rejected a possible change of venue, saying there is nothing even "remotely...
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Vijayawada (Andhra), February 16 In a historic moment for sports in Andhra Pradesh, the SAAP League Trophy was unveiled here on Monday at Berm Park, Prakasam Barrage, on the banks of the Krishna River.The trophy was unveiled by two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, two-time women's World Rapid...
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Stavanger (Norway), February 12 Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is set for her third participation in the prestigious Norway Chess Women's tournament, scheduled to be held from May 25 to June 5.A two-time world rapid champion, the 38-year-old Humpy is among the three Indian women who have...