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How Magnus Carlsen’s jeans sparked a chess controversy

Last updated: December 30, 2024 5:00 pm
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World-renowned chess player Magnus Carlsen made headlines recently when he withdrew from the World Rapid Championship in New York after refusing to change out of a pair of jeans that violated the tournament’s dress code. However, after some negotiations with the International Chess Federation (FIDE), Carlsen has decided to return for the World Blitz Championship.

The controversy began when Carlsen showed up to the tournament wearing jeans, which are not allowed according to FIDE’s regulations. Despite being fined and asked to change, Carlsen stood his ground and refused to comply. This led to him being excluded from round 9 of the World Rapid Championship. Carlsen explained that he had worn jeans for a prior meeting and simply forgot to change into appropriate attire for the tournament.

In a surprising turn of events, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich announced that Carlsen would be allowed to compete in the World Blitz Championship, with some relaxed rules to accommodate his preferred attire. Carlsen took to social media to confirm his participation, stating, “Oh, I am definitely playing in jeans tomorrow.”

The situation with Carlsen shed light on the strict dress code regulations enforced by FIDE for chess tournaments. The regulations are in place to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants. Players are required to wear dark-colored pants, a long-sleeved light-colored shirt, and a dark-colored jacket or cardigan. Violating the dress code can result in fines and exclusion from future rounds.

Despite the initial tension, fruitful discussions between Carlsen and Dvorkovich led to a resolution that allowed Carlsen to return to the competition. Dvorkovich acknowledged the need for modernization in the approach to dress code enforcement and announced a more flexible stance for the World Blitz Championships.

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In the end, Carlsen’s stand against the dress code regulations sparked a conversation about the evolving nature of chess and the need for more flexibility in tournament rules. With Carlsen back in the competition and a more lenient approach to attire, fans can look forward to an exciting conclusion to the World Blitz Championship in New York.

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