Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after refusing to change out of jeans
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after refusing to change out of jeans

NPR  

Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after refusing to change out of jeans toggle caption Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Magnus Carlsen, the world's top chess player, has quit the World Rapid Chess Championship being held in New York after refusing to change out of jeans to abide by a dress code. Carlsen told chess channel Take Take Take that he'd been at a lunch meeting and arrived at the championship wearing a shirt, blazer and jeans and that he "didn't even think about" changing out of his jeans. Sponsor Message Carlsen's decision to withdraw from the World Rapid Championship means he will be unable to defend his title in that event, which he has won five times previously. It said that jeans "are explicitly prohibited under long-standing regulations for this event" and that FIDE's decision "was made impartially and applies equally to all players."

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Magnus Carlsen declares fight with FIDE is over but won’t play in world championship: 'We’ll sort of coexist'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Magnus Carlsen declares fight with FIDE is over but won’t play in world championship: 'We’ll sort of coexist'

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen has confirmed that his dispute with FIDE is over, but he remains firm in his decision not to compete in the World Championship. Image: PTI Magnus Carlsen wants to maintain a distance from the International Chess Federation, FIDE, after getting into an ugly battle with the chess governing body over the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour using the …

Magnus Carlsen's blunt take on young players: 'No one can convince me to return to World Chess Championship'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Magnus Carlsen's blunt take on young players: 'No one can convince me to return to World Chess Championship'

Firstpost  

World No.1 chess player Magnus Carlsen is busy proving that he is ‘still better than the kids’ but there’s no active player who can entice him back to the World Chess Championship cycle. No player can entice Carlsen back to World Championship India’s D Gukesh is currently the world chess champion, in December last year. I think it’s very, very …

Magnus Carlsen moves 50 points ahead of D Gukesh on Classical ratings after hat-trick of wins in Norwegian Team Championship
3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen moves 50 points ahead of D Gukesh on Classical ratings after hat-trick of wins in Norwegian Team Championship

Firstpost  

On Wednesday, the 34-year-old made a successful return to the format by scoring 3/3 for Offerspill on the final weekend of the Norwegian Team Chess Championship. World No 1 Magnus Carlsen consolidated his lead over Hikaru Nakamura and D Gukesh in the Classical ratings after collecting a hat-trick of wins in the Norwegian Team Chess Championship. Image: X / Chess.com …

Magnus Carlsen's infamous jeans that took the chess world by storm sold for a whopping Rs 31 lakh
1 month ago

Magnus Carlsen's infamous jeans that took the chess world by storm sold for a whopping Rs 31 lakh

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen’s infamous jeans, which sparked the ‘jeansgate’ controversy at the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships, have been auctioned for a staggering Rs 31 lakh. The Norwegian chess icon’s infamous jeans, which sparked controversy during the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships, have been sold for an astonishing Rs 31 lakh. The ‘jeansgate’ scandal that shook the chess world …

Hans Niemann reacts to Magnus Carlsen’s comments on 2022 cheating scandal: 'I'd rather retire than...'
1 month, 1 week ago

Hans Niemann reacts to Magnus Carlsen’s comments on 2022 cheating scandal: 'I'd rather retire than...'

Firstpost  

In a recent episode of popular podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, Magnus Carlsen opened up on the infamous cheating scandal that had rocked the chess world in 2022, stating that Hans Niemann’s style of play had made him “very, very suspicious”. American Grandmaster Hans Niemann had filed a $100 million lawsuit against Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Chess.com after being …

Hans Niemann reacts to Magnus Carlsen’s comments on 2022 cheating scandal: 'I'd rather retire than...'
1 month, 1 week ago

Hans Niemann reacts to Magnus Carlsen’s comments on 2022 cheating scandal: 'I'd rather retire than...'

Firstpost  

In a recent episode of popular podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, Magnus Carlsen opened up on the infamous cheating scandal that had rocked the chess world in 2022, stating that Hans Niemann’s style of play had made him “very, very suspicious”. American Grandmaster Hans Niemann had filed a $100 million lawsuit against Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Chess.com after being …

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he’s selling them for charity
1 month, 1 week ago

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he’s selling them for charity

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is turning his controversial denim into some greens — for charity. The Norwegian chess grandmaster announced this week that he is auctioning off the Italian luxury brand jeans that started a dress code dispute at December’s World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. According to BBBSA President and CEO Artis Stevens, they will …

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he's selling them for charity
1 month, 1 week ago

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he's selling them for charity

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen …

Chess legend Magnus Carlsen puts ‘forbidden jeans’ up for auction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chess legend Magnus Carlsen puts ‘forbidden jeans’ up for auction

The Hindu  

Norwegian chess legend Magnus Carlsen has put the jeans that got him disqualified from a chess championship in New York up for sale in an online auction, with the bidding reaching USD 8,000 on Thursday. The International Chess Federation fined Carlsen USD 200 and then banned him from taking part in a round nine at the World Rapid and Blitz …

Magnus Carlsen’s ‘forbidden jeans can now be yours’, auction bid reaches ₹6.93 lakh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen’s ‘forbidden jeans can now be yours’, auction bid reaches ₹6.93 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Magnus Carlsen is no stranger to controversy, and the World No. Other than FIDE’s tussle with the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, co-owned by the Norwegian, the world body also had to deal with his antics during 2024’s year-ending World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York. Magnus Carlsen's ‘forbidden jeans can now be yours’ Now in a hilarious turn …

'I woke my poor wife and said...' Magnus Carlsen's trainer Peter Heine Nielsen recalls infamous 'jeansgate' scandal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'I woke my poor wife and said...' Magnus Carlsen's trainer Peter Heine Nielsen recalls infamous 'jeansgate' scandal

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen’s infamous ‘jeansgate’ scandal at the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York led to his withdrawal from the Rapid tournament. Image: FIDE/X Magnus Carlsen’s 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York was filled with controversy, with the most infamous moment being the so-called ‘jeansgate’ scandal. Peter Heine Nielsen shares an interesting anecdote from jeansgate …

'I woke my poor wife and said...' Magnus Carlsen's trainer Peter Heine Nielsen recalls infamous 'jeansgate' scandal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'I woke my poor wife and said...' Magnus Carlsen's trainer Peter Heine Nielsen recalls infamous 'jeansgate' scandal

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen’s infamous ‘jeansgate’ scandal at the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York led to his withdrawal from the Rapid tournament. Magnus Carlsen’s 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York was filled with controversy, with the most infamous moment being the so-called ‘jeansgate’ scandal. Peter Heine Nielsen shares an interesting anecdote from jeansgate scandal Carlsen’s …

Magnus Carlsen reflects on stunning loss against Vincent Keymer in Freestyle Chess: 'I tried to complicate the position'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen reflects on stunning loss against Vincent Keymer in Freestyle Chess: 'I tried to complicate the position'

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen suffered a stunning 0.5-1.5 defeat at the hands of home favourite Vincent Keymer in the semi-finals of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event in Weissenhaus, Germany, resigning in 39 moves in Game 1 before being held to a draw in Game 2. After losing three out of five games on Day 1 of the Freestyle Chess Grand …

Magnus Carlsen targets FIDE again despite truce with Freestyle Chess: ‘Doesn’t have players interest at heart’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen targets FIDE again despite truce with Freestyle Chess: ‘Doesn’t have players interest at heart’

Firstpost  

FIDE and Freestyle Chess had reached a truce before the opening event of the latter’s inaugural Grand Slam Tour got underway in Weissenhaus, Germany. World No 1 and Freestyle Chess co-founder Magnus Carlsen hasn't shared the best of relations with FIDE in the last couple of months. That, however, has not stopped Freestyle Chess co-founder Magnus Carlsen from continuing to …

Magnus Carlsen says he won't participate in FIDE events in future: 'As of now, it's completely out of the question'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen says he won't participate in FIDE events in future: 'As of now, it's completely out of the question'

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen has said that he won’t be competing in FIDE tournaments anymore, with the World No 1 stating that he remains committed to the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tournament. World No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen has said that he won’t be competing in FIDE events and added that his focus currently remains on the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand …

Magnus Carlsen admits fear of losing made him share World Blitz title with Nepomniachtchi: 'My confidence was shaken'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen admits fear of losing made him share World Blitz title with Nepomniachtchi: 'My confidence was shaken'

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen said that he was confident of winning thee World Blitz championship but after Ian Nepomniachtchi made a comeback in the final, his ‘confidence was shaken’ and he decided to shard the trophy. World No.1 chess player Magnus Carlsen’s sharing of the World Blitz Championship 2024 title with Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi at the end of 2024 had led …

Magnus Carlsen to return to classical, set for blockbuster home showdown vs D Gukesh in Norway Chess
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen to return to classical, set for blockbuster home showdown vs D Gukesh in Norway Chess

Hindustan Times  

The lineup for the Norway Chess tournament set to be held May 26 onwards in Stavanger, Norway has been confirmed, with Magnus Carlsen and current FIDE world champion Gukesh D both confirmed as participants in the 13th edition of the six-man event this summer. A double round-robin style tournament, Norway Chess will be the first time that five-time world champion …

Magnus Carlsen accuses FIDE president Dvorkovich of 'misusing power, coercing player,' demands resignation
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen accuses FIDE president Dvorkovich of 'misusing power, coercing player,' demands resignation

Firstpost  

World No.1 chess player Magnus Carlsen has launched a scathing attack on FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich, accusing him of abusing his authority and coercing players against Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. World No.1 chess player Magnus Carlsen has demanded the resignation of the International Chess Federation, FIDE, president Arkady Dvorkovich, accusing him of ‘misuse of power’ and ‘coercing’ the players. FIDE …

Magnus Carlsen subtly criticises FIDE amid freestyle chess row: 'Chess is bigger than me, but...'
2 months, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen subtly criticises FIDE amid freestyle chess row: 'Chess is bigger than me, but...'

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen and the International Chess Federation have been involved in a dispute over the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour that will get underway in February. Carlsen and FIDE have been in a dispute ever since the former introduced the brand-new Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour last year. The FIDE had added the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour 2025 to …

FIDE slams Magnus Carlsen for 'misleading' claims about threatening players: 'Conveniently forget to mention'
Trending News
2 months, 1 week ago

FIDE slams Magnus Carlsen for 'misleading' claims about threatening players: 'Conveniently forget to mention'

Firstpost  

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has called out Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura for spreading a ‘misleading’ narrative that the International Chess Federation is ’threatening’ them over participation in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour. Image: Grand Chess Tour FIDE CEO and Grandmaster Emil Sutovsky has criticised Magnus Carlsen and other players for promoting a “misleading” narrative that the International Chess …

We cannot have different rules for Magnus Carlsen, his behaviour not worthy of a great champion: FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky
2 months, 1 week ago

We cannot have different rules for Magnus Carlsen, his behaviour not worthy of a great champion: FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky

The Hindu  

The World Junior Chess Championship has lost some of its sheen over the years, with many eligible players not featuring in it. But when Emil Sutovsky won the World junior title in 1996, it was more prestigious, and chess wasn’t this insanely young. He was world chess governing body FIDE’s director general from 2018 to 2022. But at present, I …

Carlsen v FIDE row intensifies over Freestyle World Championship
2 months, 1 week ago

Carlsen v FIDE row intensifies over Freestyle World Championship

The Hindu  

The ongoing dispute between the International Chess Federation and Magnus Carlsen escalated when the governing body hit out at the Freestyle Chess Players Club, which is co-owned by the Norwegian great, threatening legal action on Tuesday. The Freestyle Chess World Championship will kick off next month in Germany with 10 of the top players in the world before legs in …

Freestyle Chess: Fide slams Carlsen-led Freestyle Chess for causing ‘divisions in the chess world’
Trending News
2 months, 1 week ago

Freestyle Chess: Fide slams Carlsen-led Freestyle Chess for causing ‘divisions in the chess world’

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Freestyle Chess has been a simmering issue between the world chess governing body, Fide, and the game’s most successful player, Magnus Carlsen, for a while now. After he walked away from the classical Fide World Championship cycle in 2022, Carlsen has been a promoter of Freestyle Chess, backed by German entrepreneur Jan Buettner. A primary bone of contention has …

'Downplayed Magnus' attacks on Viswanathan Anand': FIDE CEO destroys Carlsen after controversial Rapid and Blitz C'ship
3 months ago

'Downplayed Magnus' attacks on Viswanathan Anand': FIDE CEO destroys Carlsen after controversial Rapid and Blitz C'ship

Hindustan Times  

Israeli Grandmaster Emil Sutovsky is currently at war with World No. The 47-year-old FIDE CEO caught everyone’s attention on X, formerly on Twitter, during the World Rapid Championship’s jeans scandal. When the jeans scandal happened, Carlsen accused FIDE of threatening players participating in the Freestyle Chess Tour that they would not be included in the World C’ship cycle. Responding to …

Magnus Carlsen dismisses match-fixing allegations, calls backstage chat a bad joke
Trending News
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen dismisses match-fixing allegations, calls backstage chat a bad joke

India Today  

Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has denied allegations of match-fixing after a backstage video from the World Blitz Championship 2024 final surfaced, showing him and Ian Nepomniachtchi discussing the possibility of enforcing draws if their proposal to share the title was rejected. If anything, it was a bad joke given the gravity of the situation.” He further defended the quality of the …

Top chess player Magnus Carlsen returns to championship after dress-code clash
Top News
3 months ago

Top chess player Magnus Carlsen returns to championship after dress-code clash

ABC  

Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has headed back to the World Blitz Championship after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament after refusing to change out of jeans. Lamenting the disagreement, International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said in a statement on Sunday that he would …

Magnus Carlsen returns to chess tournament after jeans furore
Top News
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen returns to chess tournament after jeans furore

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Magnus Carlsen has sensationally returned …

Magnis Carlsen criticises FIDE officials after ‘Jeangate’ fiasco at World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2024
3 months ago

Magnis Carlsen criticises FIDE officials after ‘Jeangate’ fiasco at World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2024

The Hindu  

Defending champion Magnus Carlsen criticised the FIDE officials following the ‘Jeangate’ fiasco during the World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2024, in New York, last week. My father said that we should maybe wait until the morning to make a decision to speak to the FIDE president, Arkady Dvorkovich, whom we have a good relationship with,” said Carlsen to Take Take …

Magnus Carlsen to REJOIN chess tournament following jeans row as organisers perform shock U-turn after champion was booted out of competition
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen to REJOIN chess tournament following jeans row as organisers perform shock U-turn after champion was booted out of competition

Daily Mail  

34-year-old had been told he would have to change out of his jeans to continue World No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen has revealed he will return to a major tournament after organisers announced they would relax dress code rules. The Norwegian was defending his World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York on Friday when governing body FIDE …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

1 Magnus Carlsen confirmed his return to the World Blitz Championship on Monday, after being fined and excluded from a late-round game at the Rapid C’Ship for refusing to change his jeans. Carlsen’s return comes after FIDE agreed to relax their dress code rule, and FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich revealed that ‘appropriate jeans’ would be allowed. But, you know, the …

Magnus Carlsen's big charge against Viswanathan Anand: 'Not ready for his FIDE job'
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen's big charge against Viswanathan Anand: 'Not ready for his FIDE job'

Hindustan Times  

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen took potshots at Viswanathan Anand, the deputy president of chess' global governing body, saying that the five-time champion is unfit for his job. Magnus Carlsen took potshots at Viswanathan Anand, saying that the five-time champion is unfit for his FIDE job The Norwegian was involved in a huge row last week after he pulled out of …

World chess number one resolves dispute over jeans that caused him to quit tournament
Top News
3 months ago

World chess number one resolves dispute over jeans that caused him to quit tournament

The Independent  

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Magnus Carlsen returns to Blitz worlds after FIDE allows jeans
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen returns to Blitz worlds after FIDE allows jeans

The Hindu  

World number one Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Blitz Chess Championship here following FIDE’s decision to allow players to compete in jeans, a couple of days after disqualifying him from the Rapid event for refusing to change into formal trousers. “FIDE is pleased to confirm that Magnus Carlsen will participate in the FIDE World Blitz Championship,” the statement …

Magnus Carlsen returns to Blitz worlds after FIDE allows jeans
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen returns to Blitz worlds after FIDE allows jeans

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: World number one Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Blitz Chess Championship here following FIDE's decision to allow players to compete in jeans, a couple of days after disqualifying him from the Rapid event for refusing to change into formal trousers. "FIDE is pleased to confirm that Magnus Carlsen will participate in the FIDE World Blitz Championship," …

Magnus Carlsen takes U-turn, to play World Blitz Championship after FIDE relaxes rules on jeans
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen takes U-turn, to play World Blitz Championship after FIDE relaxes rules on jeans

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen will return to play the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championships in New York after the sport’s governing body relaxed the rules which now allows him to play with jeans. Five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen has confirmed that he will return to play the FIDE World Blitz Championships in New York, with the seven-time Blitz champion now having …

World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2024: FIDE relaxes dress code after ‘jeangate’; Carlsen set to return to competition
Top News
3 months ago

World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2024: FIDE relaxes dress code after ‘jeangate’; Carlsen set to return to competition

The Hindu  

The International Chess Federation on Sunday relaxed its dress code for players after world number one Magnus Carlsen was fined for wearing jeans at an event in New York. The FIDE said Carlsen, a five-time world chess champion, rejected the opportunity to switch out of his jeans, and he was issued a fine of USD 200. I’ll probably head off …

Magnus Carlsen makes U-turn, world no.1 chess star returns to World Blitz Championship after dress controversy
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen makes U-turn, world no.1 chess star returns to World Blitz Championship after dress controversy

Live Mint  

World no.1 Magnus Carlsen has made an U-turn and will be returning to the World Blitz Championship on Monday in New York, two days after he was disqualified for violating the dress code by wearing a jeans. “FIDE is pleased to confirm that Magnus Carlsen will participate in the FIDE World Blitz Championship,” it said. We are delighted that the …

After yes to jeans, Magnus Carlsen agrees to play World Blitz Championship
3 months ago

After yes to jeans, Magnus Carlsen agrees to play World Blitz Championship

India Today  

Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen confirmed his return to the World Blitz Championship on Monday, after FIDE agreed to relax a dress code that had previously led to him being fined and excluded from a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out jeans. Reflecting on the controversy, International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich stated on Sunday that …

Magnus Carlsen plays in World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen plays in World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy

CNN  

CNN — World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen played his first match at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers. On Friday, Carlsen walked away from the World Rapid Chess Championship after refusing to change out of his jeans, which the International Chess Federation said breached the tournament’s dress code. …

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

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

NPR  

Top chess player Magnus Carlsen is back in competition after quitting over dress code toggle caption Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP via Getty Images Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is at the World Blitz Championship — a competition he has won seven times previously — after going head-to-head with organizers over his refusal to change out of jeans in apparent violation of a strict …

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved
Top News
3 months ago

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out of jeans. Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans …

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved
3 months ago

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out of jeans. Lamenting the contretemps, International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said in a statement …

Magnus Carlsen vs FIDE chess controversy: Looking beyond jeans incident; is it a PR battle?
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen vs FIDE chess controversy: Looking beyond jeans incident; is it a PR battle?

Live Mint  

World no.1 and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen was thrown out of the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2024 in New York on Friday for violating the International Chess Federation's dress code by wearing a jeans. The 34-year-old has been vocal against FIDE, accusing the world body of threating players not to participate in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam …

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans
Top News
3 months ago

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the International Chess Federation said. Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans The federation said in a Friday statement that its regulations include …

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans
3 months ago

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Top ranked chess player Magnus …

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans
3 months ago

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the International Chess Federation said. “The Chief Arbiter informed Mr. Carlsen of the breach, issued a $200 fine, and requested that he change his attire,” the federation said in …

Magnus Carlsen left us no choice: Viswanathan Anand on disqualification from World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2024
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen left us no choice: Viswanathan Anand on disqualification from World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2024

The Hindu  

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand said FIDE didn’t want to disqualify Magnus Carlsen from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, but the Norwegian left them with no choice after refusing to follow the rules. Defending champion Carlsen was fined USD 200 for wearing jeans, which are “explicitly prohibited” under tournament regulations and when he refused the request by chief …

Magnus Carlsen breaks silence after quitting World Chess Championship over shocking jeans row: ‘Honestly, I am…’
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen breaks silence after quitting World Chess Championship over shocking jeans row: ‘Honestly, I am…’

Hindustan Times  

Magnus Carlsen, the greatest chess player in the world, walked out of the major event of this year after being told that he couldn't participate in the game while wearing jeans. Magnus Carlsen, the Norway's chess grandmaster, stated that he will not challenge the ruling, stating: “Honestly, I am too old at this point to care too much.” The Norwegian …

Anand says Carlsen left FIDE with little choice after refusing to follow rules in World Rapid and Blitz Championships
3 months ago

Anand says Carlsen left FIDE with little choice after refusing to follow rules in World Rapid and Blitz Championships

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen had been un-paired from Round 9 of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships after turning up in a pair of jeans at the venue on Day 2 and refusing to change it despite being told to do so by the FIDE Chief Arbiter. Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand said FIDE was left with little choice other than …

World chess number one quits tournament after being told to change his jeans
3 months ago

World chess number one quits tournament after being told to change his jeans

The Independent  

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