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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Magnus Carlsen Exits Chess Tournament Over Jeans Dispute, Sparking Debate on Dress Code Rules
Caption: Magnus Carlsen Exits Chess Tournament Over Jeans Dispute, Sparking Debate on Dress Code Rules. World chess number one Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of jeans, citing a matter of principle. Carlsen was told by tournament officials that his jeans violated dress code regulations. He was fined $200 (£159) and warned he wouldn’t be paired unless he changed. Carlsen explained he had rushed to prepare for the match after a lunch meeting, wearing a jacket and shoes but unintentionally forgetting about the jeans. Despite being offered the chance to change after the third round, Carlsen declined, stating he would change the following day instead, leading to the impasse. Carlsen commented that the situation had become a matter of principle, saying, “I guess it goes both ways, right—nobody wants to back down.” The former world champion announced he would not appeal the decision and planned to leave for a destination with better weather. Carlsen later poked fun at the incident by posting a photo of his jeans and jacket on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it “OOTD” (outfit of the day). FIDE defended its impartial enforcement of dress code rules, citing a similar case where another player was fined and asked to change shoes. Carlsen has been involved in high-profile disputes before, including a cheating accusation against rival Hans Niemann in 2022, which resulted in a settled $100m (£79m) lawsuit. Carlsen’s decision to leave the tournament has sparked debate among chess enthusiasts about the strictness of dress code enforcement in the game. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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