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.
‘Cause for investigation’: Chess world miffed at Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi sharing blitz title
In a video that's gone viral, Carlsen can be heard telling Nepomniachtchi that if “FIDE refuse (to allow us to share title), we can just play short draws until they give up.”
Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi’s Decision To Share World Blitz Title Sparks Controversy
Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi’s decision to share the World Blitz Championship title for the first time in history has sent shockwaves through the chess community, sparking widespread criticism.
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.
Magnus Carlsen quits World Rapid and Blitz Championships after refusing to change out of jeans
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of the jeans he was wearing, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
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 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 champion returns to tournament after being fined for wearing jeans
Facing a public relations checkmate, the International Chess Federation surrendered and allowed world champ Magnus Carlsen to wear jeans Monday at the World Blitz Championship in New York City.
Magnus Carlsen returns to World Blitz Championship after FIDE relaxes dress code rule
Broadcaster and Wordsmith Kel Richard has weighed in on the dress code controversy in the World Chess Championship.
Carlsen returns to chess championship wearing jeans after clash
Chess great Magnus Carlsen returned to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York wearing jeans. He decided to leave the tournament before when FIDE barred him from participating in a round at the tournament due to his wearing jeans.
'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 ...
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 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.
Magnus Carlsen arrives one minute late for 3-min game, says he was buying new pair of jeans
Seven videos of Carlsen arriving late for games, three of them at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship across three ...