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Magnus Carlsen's jeans sparked a chess controversy

The Washington Post · 5h

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.

FOX News on MSN · 7h

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.

CNN on MSN · 15h

Magnus Carlsen to rejoin World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen says he will play at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers.

Jefferson Public Radio22h

Top chess player Magnus Carlsen is back in competition after quitting over dress code

Magnus Carlsen, the No. 1 ranked chess player, quit the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York on Friday after refusing ...

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Top Ranked Chess Player Magnus Carlsen Disqualified From Championship Tournament After Refusing Outfit Change

Magnus Carlsen has been disqualified from the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York due to a dress code violation. The ...

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