30.12.2024 12:00
Norwegian chess legend Magnus Carlsen forced the International Chess Federation to back down at the International Rapid Chess Championship, where he was disqualified for wearing jeans. Championship officials announced that they would allow Carlsen to participate in the tournament wearing jeans and a jacket by being flexible with the dress code. It was announced that a compromise had been reached between the parties.
The Norwegian chess legend Magnus Carlsen forced the International Chess Federation to back down in a dispute over wearing jeans during a competition.
Carlsen was reportedly expelled from the International Rapid Chess Championship held in New York for wearing jeans and had refused a request to change his outfit. Following this development, the world's number one chess player announced that he would also withdraw from the upcoming World Blitz Chess Championship.
APPROVAL GRANTED
"I don't care about these things as much anymore. If they want to keep behaving this way, I can find a more enjoyable environment," Carlsen expressed his frustration towards the organizers. However, the championship officials granted approval for Carlsen to participate in the tournament wearing jeans and a jacket by being flexible with the dress code. It was announced that a compromise had been reached between the parties after discussions with FIDE.
HE HAD WITHDRAWN BEFORE
The 35-year-old five-time World Chess Champion Carlsen had previously withdrawn from this organization due to criticisms of the world championship format.