Magnus Carlsen plays in World Blitz Chess Championship

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 father had a long conversation with him and others “which generally didn’t lead anywhere.” He said, “Arbiters are basically robots who cannot think on their own.” Carlsen further added that
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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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 ...
FIDE CEO responds to Magnus Carlsen’s ‘f*** you’ rant: ‘I know no less colourful words than him’
Magnus Carlsen had also taken a jibe at his predecessor Viswanathan Anand, who is currently a deputy president at FIDE, by ...
Magnus Carlsen slams FIDE deputy president Viswanathan Anand amid jeans row: 'Not ready for this job'
Magnus Carlsen has criticised Viswanathan Anand after the jeans controversy at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships, ...
'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.
FIDE World Blitz Championships 2024: Vaishali leads standings on Day 1; no Indian man qualifies for knockouts
The World Blitz Chess Championship is all set for a grand finale on the final day of the year with India in with a chance for ...