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Magnus Carlsen's jeans sparked a chess controversy

The Washington Post · 9h

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.

FOX News on MSN · 10h

Chess grand master Magnus Carlsen sports jeans in return to championship following dress code controversy

Magnus Carlsen returned to compete in the Blitz World Championship this week after he withdrew from the Rapid tournament on Friday over a dispute with officials over his attire.

CNN on MSN · 18h

Magnus Carlsen plays in World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen says he will play at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers.

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FIDE World Blitz Chess Championships 2024: Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi share open title; Ju Wenjun wins women's

Carlsen and Nepo agreed to a draw after three straight draws in tiebreakers; while Ju beat compatriot Lei Tingjie.

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Title Gambit Accepted: Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi agree to be joint world blitz champions

This is the first time in history that two players have shared the World Blitz title in scenes reminiscent of Mutaz Barshim ...

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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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