FIDE Downplays ‘Emergency Situation’ For Candidates In Cyprus: ‘Necessary Measures Are In Place’
Last Updated:March 25, 2026, 10:56 IST FIDE defends Cyprus as safe for the Candidates Tournament despite regional conflict, Koneru Humpy withdrawal and Hikaru Nakamura power cut concerns. Koneru Humpy had requested FIDE to reschedule the tournament. (PTI/File Photo) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Wednesday sought to downplay security concerns surrounding the upcoming Candidates Tournament…