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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).
“Today, Mr. Magnus Carlsen breached the dress code by wearing jeans, which are explicitly prohibited under long-standing regulations for this event,” the statement continued.
Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the International Chess ...
Carlsen was found not guilty on three charges of "reckless or manifestly unfounded accusation of chess cheating", "attempt to undermine honour", and "disparagement of FIDE's reputation and interest". Carlsen was found guilty of "withdrawal from tournaments" for his sudden withdrawal from the 2022 Sinquefield Cup after his loss to Niemann.
Carlsen is a high-profile figure in chess who has attracted some controversy in recent years. Last year, he settled a long-running legal dispute after accusing a rival of cheating in a tournament.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 24 January 2025. Norwegian chess grandmaster (born 1990) For people with a similar name, see Magnus Carlsson (disambiguation), Magnus Karlsson (disambiguation), and Magnus Carlson. Magnus Carlsen Carlsen in 2024 Full name Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen Country Norway Born (1990-11-30) 30 November 1990 (age 34 ...
Carlsen said he was coming from a lunch meeting and had played several rounds before officials told him he had to change, according to CBS News partner BBC News. Carlsen was told he would be fined ...
Magnus Carlsen (4) Prize money leader: Magnus Carlsen ($125,000) Points leader: Magnus Carlsen (625) ← 2022. 2024 → . The Champions Chess Tour (CCT) 2023 was a ...