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.
FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky took an indirect dig at Magnus Carlsen after the controversial World Rapid and Blitz Championship.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen played his first match at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess ...
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