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Magnus Carlsen to rejoin World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy


Published on 2024-12-30 07:25:29 - MSN
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  • 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.

Magnus Carlsen, the world's top-ranked chess player, will participate in the World Blitz Chess Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, after resolving a dispute over the dress code. Initially, Carlsen was barred from playing due to his choice of wearing jeans, which violated the event's dress code. Following negotiations, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the event organizers agreed to allow Carlsen to compete, with the condition that he would not wear jeans. This decision came after Carlsen expressed his frustration on social media, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. The controversy has sparked discussions on the rigidity of dress codes in chess tournaments, with Carlsen's participation now confirmed, much to the relief of chess fans worldwide.

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