The host country, Cyprus, isn't exactly in the war zone but faced a missile strike during the initial days of US-Israel-Iran war which started Feb 28. The winner of FIDE Candidates tournament winnner gets to challenge the FIDE World Champion.

FIDE Candidates: Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy withdraws citing 'personal safety and well-being'

Both Carlsen and Caruana, by virture of being the finalist, qualified for the 2027 FIDE World Freestyle Championship as well. The first-ever Freestyle World Chess Championship had a total prize pool of $300,000 out of which $100,000 will be awarded to the 1st placed player - Magnus Carlsen.

'I’m a little disappointed:' Magnus Carlsen after winning 'almost lost' maiden FIDE Freestyle World Championship

GCL will see six teams compete across 34 matches for the grand prize, starting December 14th, at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House. 

Global Chess League kicks off; championship trophy unveiled at grand opening in Mumbai

Naroditsky aged 29, died was pronounced dead earlier this week by his family. After his death several players including 21-year-old Indian GM Nihal Sarin called out Kramnik as responsible for the unfortunate incident.

FIDE to probe Russian GM Kramnik's statements against Naroditsky

From Yuzvendra Chahal to Jhonty Rodes, who shined not just on the cricket field but also in different sports arena. These five players have showcased that you can be a master of one sport and jack of others.

Meet five cricketers to play multiple sports: No. 5 is a World Cup winning player from Australia

Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has created a lot of buzz after becoming only the second India after Viswanathan Anand to reach the World Chess Final.

Who is R Praggnanandhaa? The prodigy who took chess world by storm - All you need to know

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew the second classical game of the final of the FIDE World Cup against world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in Baku on Wednesday, August 23.

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen play second consecutive draw, final heads to tie-breaker

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) said it will convene a three-person panel to look into world champion Magnus Carlsen's allegations that American player Hans Niemann had cheated.

FIDE set to form panel to look into world champion Magnus Carlsen's cheating allegations

A huge controversy broke out in the opening event of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2022-23 on Tuesday (September 27) when GM Ilya Smirin's sexist remarks, claiming that chess is not for women, during the live broadcast went viral in no time.

GM Illya Smirin lands in trouble for sexist remarks, fired for saying 'Chess is not for women'

India and Russia are declared joint winners of FIDE (The Fédération Internationale des Échecs) Chess Olympiad. This is for the first time Chess Olympiad held in an online format by FIDE.

India and Russia declared joint winners of FIDE Chess Olympiad after a dramatic final

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