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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 played his first match 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.
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.
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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FIDE CEO slams Magnus Carlsen after he questioned Indian Stalwart Viswanathan Anand's position post disqualification says, 'won't keep silent...'
In a recent exchange, FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has launched another scathing attack on chess champion Magnus Carlsen, following ...
FIDE CEO slams Magnus Carlsen: ‘Entire PR strategy is in play’
FIDE CEO has criticized the chess streamers for downplaying Magnus Carlsen's vicious attack on Viswanathan Anand.
'Not Ready For This Job': World No.1 Magnus Carlsen Slams FIDE Vice-President And 5 Time World Champ Viswanathan Anand
Magnus Carlsen up until recently was involved in a massive row at the World Rapid and Blitz Championship after the World No.1 ...
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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 ...
'Magnus Carlsen is best endgame player ever': Liverpool star Mo Salah speaks on chess and the world No.1 player
Star footballer Mo Salah has labelled the chess world No.1 Magnus Carlsen as the ‘best endgame player ever’. The Liverpool ...
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 ...
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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.
Magnus Carlsen’s Jeans controversy at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz: The chess feud that foreshadowed world No 1’s pull-out
The seeds of Magnus Carlsen’s disqualification / pull-out from the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship were sown much ...
Magnus Carlsen hits out at FIDE's deputy president Viswanathan Anand: 'Unfit for the job'
Magnus Carlsen confirmed his return to the World Blitz Chess Championship after FIDE permitted players to compete in jeans.
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Controversial American Grandmaster Launches Scathing Attack on Magnus Carlsen Alleging Him For Planning 'Prearranged Draw' With Ian Nepomniachtchi In World R…
This latest barrage of attacks comes after Niemann demanded a formal FIDE investigation into the viral video, that showcased ...