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Humpy on candidates' pull-out: ‘Would FIDE hold tournaments in Kashmir?’
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Indian Grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy withdrew from the FIDE Women’s Candidates in Cyprus citing safety concerns amid Middle East tensions and Level 3 travel advisories. She prioritised security over competing, despite potential fines and lost title chances. Criticising FIDE for not reconsidering the venue, Humpy called the decision mentally taxing but necessary, urging fans to understand her stance.