What Magnus Carlsen’s Jeans Have to Do with Chess
The fuss around the grand master’s wearing of denim pants to a tournament is a reflection of tensions within the game.
Champion Magnus Carlsen Rocked The Chess World By Refusing To Take Off His Jeans
The chess world is never short on scandals, and the latest one is incredibly on brand. Top-ranked former world champion Magnus Carlsen recently showed up to a tournament in jeans, refused to change, got fined, and then threatened to back out of the event altogether. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) then proceeded to blink first.
Magnus Carlsen plays in 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.
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.
Magnus Carlsen vs FIDE chess controversy: Looking beyond jeans incident; is it a PR battle?
Five-time world champion and current top-ranked Magnus Carlsen was disqualified by FIDE from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2024 midway due to a dress code violation.
Explained: Magnus Carlsen’s growing grip on the chess world and why the Norwegian GM is so influential
Magnus Carlsen hasn't been having a great time over the last couple of weeks. His participation at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York City did lead to an eighth world title in the blitz format.
Insane Drama: Magnus Carlsen SPLITS World Chess Championship
This is crazy , after multiple draws they took this decision
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I'm definitely playing in jeans! Magnus Carlsen forces FIDE to bend its knee, and its rules
FIDE has confirmed that participation for the World No. 1 at the World Blitz Chess Championship starting New Year's Eve.
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Viswanathan Anand's former Coach calls out FIDE accusing of being controlled by Russia after Magnus Carlsen's saga says, 'Orders by Putin...'
The chess world has been embroiled in controversy recently, starting with a series of incidents during the FIDE World Rapid ...
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Chess great Carlsen returns to the Championships — and the jeans stay on
Chess great Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially quitting following governing body FIDE's decision to bar him for wearing jeans.
FIDE President on Magnus Carlsen jeans controversy: ‘I sincerely regret that this situation escalated’
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich says the dress code controversy doesn't look good on chess and the withdrawal of Magnus ...
Magnus Carlsen quits World Rapid and Blitz Championships after refusing to change out of jeans
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of the jeans he ...
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Dress Code Clash: Carlsen vs. FIDE
Magnus Carlsen criticizes FIDE officials, including Viswanathan Anand, for handling of dress code issues during the World ...
Magnus Carlsen takes U-turn, to play World Blitz Championship after FIDE relaxes rules on jeans
Magnus Carlsen will return to play the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championships in New York after the sport’s governing body ...