Magnus Carlsen Penalized for Jeans, Quits World Rapid and Blitz Championship

Dec 28, 2024 Komal Das

Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York after being penalized for wearing jeans, violating FIDE's dress code, and was barred from Round 9

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Carlsen was fined $200 and disqualified for refusing to follow the dress code, with Chief Arbiter citing a "repeated violation." He then withdrew from the Blitz section

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Carlsen confirmed he would skip the Blitz section, citing frustration with FIDE: "I'm tired of them and don't think it's any fun"

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Carlsen explained he refused to change immediately, making it a matter of principle, and added, "I'm too old to care; I'll probably go somewhere with nicer weather"

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FIDE stated Carlsen violated the dress code by wearing jeans, was fined $200, and excluded from Round 9 after refusing to change. The decision was made impartially for all players

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FIDE also noted that Ian Nepomniachtchi faced a similar issue for wearing sports shoes but complied, changed his attire, and continued in the tournament

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FIDE said Nepomniachtchi was fined for sports shoes but complied and continued playing. The dress code, set by the Athletes Commission, is well-known and communicated to all

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