Muzychuk replaces Humpy in Candidates after safety concerns
Anna Muzychuk will play in the Cyprus Candidates Tournament. Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy withdrew citing safety concerns. The tournament will decide challengers for world championship titles. Humpy’s withdrawal is a setback for India. Other Indians participating include R Praggnanandhaa, R Vaishali, and Divya Deshmukh. FIDE confirmed Muzychuk’s inclusion.
