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 wore jeans to a chess tournament. Controversy followed.
The player’s shock withdrawal prompted the International Chess Federation to relax a dress code that penalized him for wearing jeans to a New York tournament.
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 and Ian Nepomniachtchi agree to share chess’ World Blitz Championship title, causing outcry from top players
Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi have caused a stir in the chess community after agreeing to share the World Blitz Championship title earlier this week.
Insane Drama: Magnus Carlsen SPLITS World Chess Championship
This is crazy , after multiple draws they took this decision
Chess world split in two after Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi world title match ends in draw
As if there wasn't enough drama in the world of chess through the 2024 FIDE World Blitz Championship, the most controversial moment was saved for very last of all. Magnus Calrsen made headlines after pulling out of the tournament after being told to change out of the jeans he was wearing.
Chess: Carlsen signs up with Saudis and Freestyle — then marries
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World Chess Champion Quits Competition After Refusing to Change Out of Jeans, Tells International Chess Federation 'F--- You'
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World chess No1 causes uproar with deal to share championship title
Magnus Carlsen, the world’s No1 chess player, has triggered a major backlash after cutting short a final to share a world ...
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved
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Kuwait Hosts Its First-Ever International Chess Festival
The chessboard takes center stage in Kuwait as the country welcomes its inaugural International Chess Festival. Kicking off ...