Magnus Carlsen to rejoin World Blitz Chess Championship

Magnus Carlsen to rejoin 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.
Champion Magnus Carlsen Rocked The Chess World By Refusing To Take Off His Jeans
The chess world is never short on scandals, and the latest one is incredibly on brand. Top-ranked former world champion Magnus Carlsen recently showed up to a tournament in jeans, refused to change, got fined, and then threatened to back out of the event altogether. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) then proceeded to blink first.
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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Sunday relaxed its dress code for players after world number one Magnus Carlsen was fined for wearing jeans at an event in New York.
Magnus Carlsen rejoins World Blitz Chess Championship after this change
World's top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has decided to return to the World Blitz Chess Championship. The move comes after FIDE (International Chess Federation) amended its dress code policy to allow players to wear jeans.
Magnus Carlsen to play world blitz after Fide appeasement
Definitely playing in jeans” says world No.1 after Fide eases dress code rules to allow for “appropriate jeans matching jacket”
Magnus Carlsen back in Blitz Worlds after FIDE relaxes jeans ban
The five-time world champion faced disqualification and a $200 fine after refusing to switch to formal trousers during the ninth round, as instructed by the chief arbiter Alex Holowczak.
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