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- The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournaments were held in Cyprus at the Cap St Georges resort amid tensions.
- Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov and India's Vaishali Rameshbabu delivered standout performances.
- The war in Ukraine affected participation as Russian players competed under a neutral flag.
- Koneru Humpy (India) withdrew from the Women's tournament citing safety concerns linked to instability.
- Cyprus's 40,000-strong Russian-speaking community influenced the tournament atmosphere despite no national symbols.
