Magnus Carlsen, Chess

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.
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.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved
International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said in a statement Sunday that he'd let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing “appropriate jeans” with a jacket, and other “elegant minor deviations” from the dress code.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits championship tournament over a pair of jeans: 'I'm out, f--- you'
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships on Friday after being confronted over 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.
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans
The International Chess Federation says Carlsen left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to competition.
Insane Drama: Magnus Carlsen SPLITS World Chess Championship
This is crazy , after multiple draws they took this decision
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