Concerns over safety and infrastructure in Cyprus ahead of the Candidates have unsettled players, with Koneru Humpy withdrawing and Hikaru Nakamura questioning power reliability. Anish Giri mocked FIDE’s delayed response. FIDE has now issued a FAQ, insisting Cyprus is safe, outages are rare, and backup systems and contingency plans are in place to ensure smooth conduct.
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