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.
devdiscourse · 7d
Magnus Carlsen's Dress Code Showdown: A Turning Point in Chess
Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship for refusing to comply with FIDE's dress code by wearing jeans. Fined USD 200, Carlsen's decision signals dissatisfaction with FIDE's regulations and a desire to explore 'freestyle chess,
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