Nakamura Raises Alarm: Cyprus Blackout Fuels Candidates Venue Concerns

• Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura's X post about a power outage in Cyprus adds to venue concerns for the Candidates Tournament.
• The prestigious chess event, starting March 28 in Paphos, Cyprus, faces scrutiny due to the West Asia conflict and a recent British air base hit.
• Nakamura, a top contender, highlighted an extended power cut, stating, "It's not a good sign when power goes out completely."
• Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy previously considered withdrawing over security, saying, "I don’t think it makes sense to risk yourself."
• FIDE maintains confidence, with CEO Emil Sutovsky stating no grounds to postpone or move the tournament, despite potential risks.