Magnus Carlsen plays in World Blitz Chess Championship

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.
Magnus Carlsen plays in World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen played his first match at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers.
FIDE President on Magnus Carlsen jeans controversy: ‘I sincerely regret that this situation escalated’
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich says the dress code controversy doesn't look good on chess and the withdrawal of Magnus Carlsen from the event was extremely unfortunate.
Top chess player Magnus Carlsen 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.
Historic tie: Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi share World Blitz Championship
Reigning FIDE World Blitz Champion Magnus Carlsen won his 8th title on Wednesday, 1 January. In a historic feat, Carlsen decided to share the title with his opponent Ian Nepomniachtchi, making them the first twin winners of the competition.
Magnus Carlsen criticises FIDE officials after ‘Jeangate’ fiasco at World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2024
World number one Magnus Carlsen criticised senior FIDE officials, including its deputy president Viswanathan Anand, for mishandling the dress code violation issue.
Magnus Carlsen wore jeans to a chess tournament. Controversy followed.
The player’s shock withdrawal prompted the International Chess Federation to relax a dress code that penalized him for wearing jeans to a New York tournament.
Chess grand master Magnus Carlsen sports jeans in return to championship following dress code controversy
Magnus Carlsen returned to compete in the Blitz World Championship this week after he withdrew from the Rapid tournament on Friday over a dispute with officials over his attire.
Magnus Carlsen on allegations: ‘Not trying to influence FIDE… was a bad joke given gravity of situation’
In a video that's gone viral, Carlsen can be heard telling Nepomniachtchi that if “FIDE refuse (to allow us to share title), ...
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Magnus Carlsen returns to World Blitz Chess Championship after jeans dispute
I think the situation was badly mishandled on their side.”In his Sunday statement, the FIDE president recognized the need ...
'Not Ready For This Job': World No.1 Magnus Carlsen Slams FIDE Vice-President And 5 Time World Champ Viswanathan Anand
Magnus Carlsen up until recently was involved in a massive row at the World Rapid and Blitz Championship after the World No.1 ...
Magnus Carlsen hits out at FIDE's deputy president Viswanathan Anand: 'Unfit for the job'
Magnus Carlsen confirmed his return to the World Blitz Chess Championship after FIDE permitted players to compete in jeans.
Magnus Carlsen Rejoins Chess Championship After ‘$200 Jeans Fine’; Dubs FIDE VP Viswanathan Anand Unfit For Job
Meanwhile, the 34-year-old blamed FIDE’s vice president and Indian Chess great Viswanathan Anand, stating that he and his ...
FIDE World Blitz Chess Championships 2024: Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi share open title; Ju Wenjun wins women's
Carlsen and Nepo agreed to a draw after three straight draws in tiebreakers; while Ju beat compatriot Lei Tingjie.