Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after FIDE fined him $200 for wearing jeans, a violation of the tournament's dress code. Offered the chance to change, Carlsen declined due to time constraints, leading to his exclusion from the event.
Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after FIDE fined him $200 for wearing jeans, a violation of the tournament's dress code. Offered the chance to change, Carlsen declined due to time constraints, leading to his exclusion from the event.