Chess, Magnus Carlsen
Mint · 7d
Magnus Carlsen’s chess championship run ends in dress code controversy: Here’s what happened with world no.1 Norwegian
World no.1 Magnus Carlsen was thrown out of the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in New York on Friday after the former world chess champion refused to change his attire despite a warning, violating FIDE's dress code. Carlsen, who came in as the defending champion in the tournament, was initially fined USD 200 for wearing jeans.
devdiscourse · 6d
Magnus Carlsen's Chess Fashion Showdown: A Dress Code Reconsidered
Magnus Carlsen will play in the World Blitz Championship after officials agreed to relax the dress code that previously fined him. The International Chess Federation is considering 'appropriate jeans' following Carlsen's protest,
in.mashable · 6d
Magnus Carlsen Trolls FIDE with OOTD Post After Quitting Chess Championship Over Dress Code
Chess World Champion Magnus Carlsen found himself at the center of controversy during the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championship recently. After being fined for breaking the dress code by wearing jeans, which the chess federation prohibits, Carlsen decided to withdraw from the tournament.
Yahoo! Sports · 7d
Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen Quits Tournament Over Skinny Jeans Dress Code Violation: ‘It Became a Matter of Principle’
Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has chosen denim over chess. The world chess number one player, who earned his grandmaster title at the age of 13, walked away from a tournament after being asked to change out of his jeans,
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