CHESS DRESS CODE
Magnus Carlsen returns to Blitz worlds after FIDE allows jeans
World champion Magnus Carlsen returns to the World Blitz Chess Championship following FIDE's relaxation of their dress-code policy on jeans. Initially disqualified from the Rapid event for inappropriate attire, the new approach allows minor deviations in dress. Carlsen's participation is seen as a positive development for the sport and its fans.
It's in our jeans, club rules needn't apply
Magnus Carlsen, the 5-time World Chess Champion, left the World Rapid and Blitz Championship due to FIDE's outdated dress code, which prohibits jeans. Even as modern workplaces embrace casual attire, some establishments cling to old dress codes, highlighting anachronistic rules that do not reflect contemporary culture's evolving fashion norms.
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans
Magnus Carlsen, the top-ranked chess player, exited the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of jeans despite the dress code violation. The International Chess Federation imposed a $200 fine and the request to change attire and move ahead in the game was not accepted by Carlsen.
Magnus Carlsen Walks Out of World Rapid and Blitz Championships Over Jeans Dispute
Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top chess player and a five-time World Rapid and seven-time World Blitz champion, has made headlines by walking away from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships.
World rapid and blitz chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead
Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi stands as one of four co-leaders with seven points in the World Rapid and Blitz Championship, followed by a dress code disqualification and fine ($200) of defending champion Magnus Carlsen. Indian women players Koneru Humpy and D Harika also lead in their section with 6.5 points.
'Matter of principle': Chess great Magnus Carlsen defiant after FIDE dressing down over attire
Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after FIDE barred him for wearing jeans, citing dress code regulations. FIDE fined him $200 and offered a chance to change, which Carlsen refused on principle, citing a lack of prior awareness about the jeans rule.
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Magnus Carlsen disqualified from top chess meet for violating dress code
Magnus Carlsen, a five-time world champion, was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship for refusing to change out of jeans. This violated FIDE’s dress code. Carlsen was fined USD 200 but declined to comply immediately. He later announced he would not participate in the Blitz section, expressing frustration with FIDE’s dress code policies.
Year-ender 2022: How a 'custodial death' took women to war against Iran's now-abolished 'morality' police
The death sparked fury and civilian protests seldom seen on the streets of Tehran, with citizens, across age and gender, clogging the corners and chanting death to the 'morality police' who they blamed for killing the 22-year-old in custody. While the regime claimed Amini died of a heart failure, her family members alleged a cover-up saying she had been murdered.
No, robots can’t think or feel. Decoding the sentient debate
The problem is that the people closest to the technology live with one foot in the future.
Full text of Warren Buffett's annual letter to shareholders
Warren Buffett released his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday.
Paris, London or Amsterdam: Follow the international fashion trail
Cultural inspirations and local craftsmanship often reflect in the fashion sensibilities of a modern destination.
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