How Magnus Carlsen’s jeans sparked a chess controversy
The world’s No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially withdrawing as he refused to change out of a pair of jeans. The 34-year-old pulled out from the World Rapid Championship on Friday after breaching the dress code and opting not to change his attire.
Top Ranked Chess Player Magnus Carlsen Disqualified From Championship Tournament After Refusing Outfit Change
Magnus Carlsen has been disqualified from the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York due to a dress code violation. The world's No. 1 ranked player refused to change out of his jeans after a previous warning, leading to his dismissal ahead of the ninth round.
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Defending chess world champ returns after fine for wearing jeansDefending champion Magnus Carlsen will compete in the World Rapid Chess Championship after initially withdrawing due to his ...
World chess champion Magnus Carlsen dropped out of the World Rapid and Blitz Championships on Dec. 27 because he refused to ...
FIDE said jeans violate their dress code. Magnus Carlsen said he refused to change as a “matter of principle for me.” ...
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