The anticipation surrounding the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament, set to take place in Toronto, Canada, is tinged with uncertainty as visa approvals hang in the balance. With the event scheduled from April 3 to 23, the chess world eagerly awaits the showdown that will determine challengers for the prestigious World Champion title.
Five Indian players, including rising stars like Praggnanandhaa R, Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, and Gukesh D, are primed to compete alongside seasoned players like Vaishali Rameshbabu and Koneru Humpy. The news of their visa approvals brings a glimmer of hope, yet the tournament’s fate remains in limbo as three players from other countries and an official await their visa clearances.
Vladimir Drkulec, president of the Chess Federation of Canada, confirms the pivotal role of these pending visas in determining the tournament’s location. Without the necessary approvals, the event may relocate to Spain, dashing the hopes of many eager chess enthusiasts.
As the deadline looms, uncertainty pervades the chess community. The fate of the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament hangs in the balance, awaiting a resolution that will shape the course of chess history.
Stay tuned for updates as the chess world holds its breath, awaiting news of the tournament’s fate.
