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Magnus Carlsen to rejoin World Blitz Chess Championship

Champion Magnus Carlsen Rocked The Chess World By Refusing To Take Off His Jeans

The chess world is never short on scandals, and the latest one is incredibly on brand. Top-ranked former world champion Magnus Carlsen recently showed up to a tournament in jeans, refused to change, got fined, and then threatened to back out of the event altogether. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) then proceeded to blink first.

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Magnus Carlsen to rejoin World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen says he will play at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers.

Top chess player Magnus Carlsen is back in competition after quitting over dress code

Magnus Carlsen, the No. 1 ranked chess player, quit the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York on Friday after refusing to change out of jeans to conform to a strict dress code.

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FIDE CEO responds to Magnus Carlsen’s ‘f*** you’ rant: ‘I know no less colourful words than him’

Magnus Carlsen had also taken a jibe at his predecessor Viswanathan Anand, who is currently a deputy president at FIDE, by ...

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Magnus Carlsen accused of ‘power play’ in jeans scandal to ‘discredit FIDE’: ‘His tour will be official World C’ship’

Hans Niemann reacted to the jeans controversy in New York by pointing out that it was beneficial for Magnus Carlsen, due to ...

Dress Code Clash: Carlsen vs. FIDE

Magnus Carlsen criticizes FIDE officials, including Viswanathan Anand, for handling of dress code issues during the World ...

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