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Magnus Carlsen's jeans sparked a chess controversy

CNN on MSN · 11h

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.

The New York Times · 10h

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.

Northcountrypublicradio.org · 2h

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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The World’s Best Chess Player Just Stormed Out of a Tournament—Over a Pair of Pants

The World Rapid Chess Championships descended into farce after officials fined the world’s best player, Magnus Carlsen, for ...

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Why was Magnus Carlsen disqualified from World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2024?

Multiple-time World Champion and defending World Rapid and Blitz Championship title holder has been disqualified from the ...

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Viswanathan Anand Explains Magnus Carlsen's Disqualification: 'He Left Us With Little Choice'

Defending champion Carlsen was fined USD 200 for wearing jeans, which are "explicitly prohibited" under tournament ...

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