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FIDE Proposes New Candidates Venue Following Koneru Humpy's Security Worries: 'Maximum Safety and Reliability'
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FIDE Offers Alternate Venue for Candidates After Koneru Humpy Raises Security Concerns
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20-03-2026, 16:21
FIDE Offers Alternate Venue for Candidates After Koneru Humpy Raises Security Concerns
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Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy expressed security concerns over the upcoming Candidates Tournament in Cyprus due to regional conflicts.
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A British air base in Cyprus was targeted by a drone attack, increasing unease among players.
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Tech billionaire Wadim Rosenstein offered to host the tournament in Germany, ensuring "maximum safety and reliability."
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Rosenstein highlighted Germany's world-class infrastructure and security as essential for such an event.
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Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh are competing in the women's section, while R Praggnanandhaa is in the 'Open' section.
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