Humpy Koneru withdraws from FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026; Anna Muzychuk steps in

The Indian legend, GM Humpy Koneru has withdrawn from FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026. According to the Tournament Regulations, GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) was the next highest finisher who could not qualify. Hence, she replaced her.

Press Release

Humpy Koneru has officially withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026, scheduled to take place in Cyprus from March 28 to April 16.

In accordance with Article 2.2. of the Tournament Regulations, her place has been offered to the next highest finisher in the Women’s Events Series 2024–25 not securing qualification. As a result, Anna Muzychuk (Ukraine) will join the tournament as her replacement.

According to Article 4.5.3. of Tournament Regulations, “the pairings shall remain the same except that the replacement player shall take the place of the withdrawn player.” The Chief Arbiter will shortly adjust the pairings accordingly.

Humpy Koneru’s tweet on Sunday 22nd March 2026.

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