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World Chess champion drops from competition after refusing to change out of jeans

World Chess Champion Ding Liren withdrew from the Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Warsaw after refusing to comply with the event's dress code, which required him to change out of his jeans. Despite being informed of the dress code, Liren chose to leave the competition rather than adhere to the rules, leading to his disqualification. This incident occurred during the first day of the tournament, and his absence was noted by the organizers and fellow competitors. The event, which features some of the world's top chess players, continued without him, highlighting the strict enforcement of its dress code policy.

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