FIDE Confirms Candidates Chess Tournaments to Proceed in Cyprus Amid Regional Tensions

The FIDE Candidates and Women's Candidates chess tournaments are set to proceed in Cyprus from March 28 to April 16 despite regional tensions following a drone attack on a British airbase linked to Iran-backed groups. FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky confirmed preparations continue, emphasizing Cyprus is not directly involved in conflict. However, Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy has expressed safety concerns and is likely to withdraw, highlighting differing views on the event's security amid ongoing US-Israel-Iran hostilities.