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Anna Muzychuk Joins 2026 Women's Candidates After Humpy's Withdrawal

3/23/2026

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Ukrainian grandmaster Anna Muzychuk will compete in the 2026 Women's Candidates tournament, replacing India's Koneru Humpy, who withdrew amid safety concerns.
FIDE confirmed the change, stating Muzychuk is the next highest finisher in the Women’s Events Series.
Humpy cited safety concerns, saying no event is worth risking well-being.
FIDE will hold the Cyprus tournament from March 28 to April 16, 2026, rejecting a relocation offer from German billionaire Wadim Rosenstein.

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Ukrainian grandmaster Anna Muzychuk will compete in the 2026 Women's Candidates tournament, replacing India's Koneru Humpy, who withdrew amid safety concerns.
FIDE confirmed the change, stating Muzychuk is the next highest finisher in the Women’s Events Series.
Humpy cited safety concerns, saying no event is worth risking well-being.
FIDE will hold the Cyprus tournament from March 28 to April 16, 2026, rejecting a relocation offer from German billionaire Wadim Rosenstein.