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Hikaru Nakamura Issues Stark Blackout Warning in Cyprus Amid Rising Candidates Venue Worries: 'Not a Good Sign'
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Nakamura Raises Alarm: Cyprus Blackout Fuels Candidates Venue Concerns
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22-03-2026, 09:11
Nakamura Raises Alarm: Cyprus Blackout Fuels Candidates Venue Concerns
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Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura's X post about a power outage in Cyprus adds to venue concerns for the upcoming Candidates Tournament.
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The Candidates 2026, set to begin March 28 in Paphos, Cyprus, faces scrutiny due to the West Asia conflict and a recent British air base hit.
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Nakamura, a top contender, highlighted an extended power outage, stating, "It's not a good sign when power goes out completely."
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Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy previously considered withdrawing due to security concerns, questioning the risk of playing.
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FIDE maintains confidence, stating there are no plans to shift the venue and the situation is not dangerous enough to warrant a move.
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