How can someone get the chance to participate on Chess World Cup

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Aiban11

As you probably know there are 1444 GMs in the world. But in the chess world cup 2017, out of 128 players there are 6 IMs and one FM. Why arent the other GMs not participating. I want to know the selection of candidates procedure.

 

Thank you in advance

JamesAgadir

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_World_Cup_2017#Qualification_paths

look up "qualification for chess world cup" it's the first hit