Chess great Magnus Carlsen defiant

Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after being told to change jeans
In a now-settled dispute with opponent Hans Niemann, Carlsen quit a tournament in 2022 after Niemann beat him, before going on to accuse his American rival of cheating. Niemann had denied the allegations, and even said he would "strip fully naked" to prove his innocence.
Magnus Carlsen Disqualified from Chess Tournament for Dress Code Violation
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the 2024 FIDE World Rapid Championship after refusing to comply with the tournament’s dress code prohibiting jeans. The Norwegian grandmaster was fined
‘F*** you’: Chess scandal as Magnus Carlsen expelled for illegal jeans
After being fined $200 for violating the dress code, the Norwegian has been disqualified by the tournament organisers.
Magnus Carlsen Disqualified from 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship After Refusing to Change Jeans, Sparking Controversy
Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York for violating the dress code by wearing jeans. Despite being fined and asked to change, Carlsen refused, leading to his disqualification by FIDE.
"I'm Out": Disqualified From Chess Event For Wearing Jeans, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen's F-Word Rant
Magnus Carlsen forfeited the Blitz round of the World Rapid Chess Championship after he was handed a strange disqualification from the Rapid round.
‘Magnus Carlsen was given enough time to change his jeans. We didn't ban him; could've played': FIDE CEO
Sutovski said FIDE gave Magnus Carlsen enough time to change into formal attire. But when he didn't agree to do it on the same day, they had to disqualify him.
Magnus Carlsen disqualified from World Rapid and Blitz Championships for wearing jeans
Defending World Rapid and Blitz Champion Magnus Carlsen has been disqualified from the World Rapid Chess Championship in Round 9 due to a dress code violation (jeans) and previous warning.
Magnus Carlsen's Dress Code Showdown: A Turning Point in Chess
Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship for refusing to comply with FIDE's dress code by wearing jeans. Fined USD 200, Carlsen's decision signals dissatisfaction with FIDE's regulations and a desire to explore 'freestyle chess,
Magnus Carlsen thrown out of World Chess Championship for wearing jeans, World No.1 says ‘I am pretty tired of FIDE’
World no.1 Magnus Carlsen was thrown out of the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in New York on Friday after the former world chess champion refused to change his attire despite a warning, thus violating FIDE's dress code.
Magnus Carlsen disqualified from chess tournament for wearing jeans
Chess great Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after governing body FIDE barred him for wearing jeans.
'Magnus was not willing to...': Viswanathan Anand says rules are rules on jeans row at FIDE, no exceptions for World No. 1
Carlsen’s refusal to change his jeans before the ninth round resulted in his exclusion from the tournament pairings.
Viswanathan Anand reacts to Magnus Carlsen pulling out of World Rapid And Blitz Championship: 'Refused to follow rules'
Viswanathan Anand said that Magnus Carlsen did not leave FIDE with any choice after he pulled out of the World Rapid and ...
Chess-'Matter of principle': Carlsen defiant after FIDE dressing down over attire
Chess great Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York on Friday after governing body FIDE ...