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Magnus Carlsen's jeans sparked a chess controversy

CNN on MSN · 8h

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.

The New York Times · 7h

How Magnus Carlsen’s jeans sparked a chess controversy

The world’s No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially withdrawing as he refused to change out of a pair of jeans. The 34-year-old pulled out from the World Rapid Championship on Friday after breaching the dress code and opting not to change his attire.

Top Ranked Chess Player Magnus Carlsen Disqualified From Championship Tournament After Refusing Outfit Change

Magnus Carlsen has been disqualified from the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York due to a dress code violation. The world's No. 1 ranked player refused to change out of his jeans after a previous warning, leading to his dismissal ahead of the ninth round.

Koneru Humpy, World Rapid Chess

Outlookindia · 38m

FIDE World Blitz Championship: Koneru Humpy Eyes Grand Double After Winning Second Rapid Chess Title

Humpy had on Sunday capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion

The Economic Times on MSN · 1d

Koneru Humpy wins World Rapid Chess Championship, Anand Mahindra has special message for the Grandmaster

Indian Chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy won her second World Rapid Chess Championship title, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia. Humpy scored 8.5 out of 11 points and expressed her excitement. This victory adds to a successful year for Indian chess,

World Blitz Chess Championship: Koneru Humpy Eyeing A Grand Double

Koneru Humpy had on Sunday capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion.

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Top chess player is back in competition after quitting over dress code

Magnus Carlsen, the No. 1 ranked chess player, quit the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York on Friday after refusing to change out of jeans to conform to a strict dress code.

DPA International on MSN13h

Defending chess world champ returns after fine for wearing jeans

Defending champion Magnus Carlsen will compete in the World Rapid Chess Championship after initially withdrawing due to his ...

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