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Chess Star Magnus Carlsen teams up with G-Star Raw after jeans controversy
Magnus Carlsen was involved in a controversy at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York. The chess grandmaster was seen wearing jeans.
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 was wearing, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
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 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.
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.
Champion Magnus Carlsen Rocked The Chess World By Refusing To Take Off His Jeans
The drama kicked off on December 27 when Carlsen showed up to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York wearing denim instead of slacks. FIDE said the chess world all-star was in violation of the event’s dress code and hit him with a $200 fine.
World-Renowned Chess Player Magnus Carlsen Returns to Tournament After Being Fined, Denied Participation for Wearing Jeans
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen pulled off a sartorial checkmate after returning to a recent tournament despite wearing an article of clothing banned by its dress code: jeans. Top-ranked Carlsen, 34, officially headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday,
‘Downplayed Magnus’ attacks on Viswanathan Anand’: FIDE CEO destroys Carlsen after controversial Rapid and Blitz C’ship
FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky took an indirect dig at Magnus Carlsen after the controversial World Rapid and Blitz Championship.
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.
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Chess fans furious as World Blitz title ends in tie between Magnus Carlsen & Ian Nepomniachtchi
Chess players weren’t happy when Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi decided to end the FIDE championship in a tie.
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.
Magnus Carlsen on allegations: ‘Not trying to influence FIDE… was a bad joke given gravity of situation’
In a video that's gone viral, Carlsen can be heard telling Nepomniachtchi that if “FIDE refuse (to allow us to share title), ...
'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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Magnus Carlsen returns to World Blitz Chess Championship after jeans dispute
In his Sunday statement, the FIDE president recognized the need to change elements of the rulebook.“The concerns raised by ...
Magnus Carlsen Rejoins Chess Championship After ‘$200 Jeans Fine’; Dubs FIDE VP Viswanathan Anand Unfit For Job
Meanwhile, the 34-year-old blamed FIDE’s vice president and Indian Chess great Viswanathan Anand, stating that he and his ...