Carlsen v FIDE row intensifies over Freestyle Chess World Championship
The ongoing dispute between the international chess federation (FIDE) and Magnus Carlsen escalated when the governing body ...
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FIDE reveals cities bidding to host the Worlds
Furthermore, the Chess Federation of Georgia bid for the 2026 World Cup U8, U10, U12 and the 2026 World Chess Championships ...
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Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits championship tournament over a pair of jeans: 'I'm out, f--- you'
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won’t defend his title at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships because of a pair of jeans. Carlsen, the current ...
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World Chess Champion Quits Competition After Refusing to Change Out of Jeans, Tells International Chess Federation 'F--- You'
8-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Makes History by Beating 37-Year-Old Grandmaster Sutovsky also said that he is “sorry for the situation that [occurred] — FIDE was very welcoming to Magnus and his ...
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Chess player quits tournament after being asked to change out of jeans
Chess great Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York on Friday after governing body FIDE barred the Norwegian from participating in a round at the tournament ...
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Champion Magnus Carlsen Rocked The Chess World By Refusing To Take Off His Jeans
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) then proceeded to blink first. The drama kicked off on December 27 when Carlsen showed up to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York ...
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Chess champ Magnus Carlsen quits pair of NY tournaments after being told he can’t wear jeans and fined $200
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) said Carlsen had violated its dress code by donning denim while competing at the World Rapid Championship. Carlsen refused to change out of his jeans ...
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World Chess champion drops from competition after refusing to change out of jeans
“FIDE regulations for the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, including the dress code, are designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants.” “Today, Mr. Magnus ...
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Magnus Carlsen quits World Rapid and Blitz Championships after refusing to change out of jeans
according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Carlsen, who has won five world rapid and seven world blitz titles in the last 10 years, also withdrew from the World Blitz Championship ...
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Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi agree to share chess’ World Blitz Championship title, causing outcry from top players
“This situation has already prompted valuable discussions within FIDE management to improve our regulations. Our goal is to maintain the integrity and competitiveness of chess while adapting to ...
The Nation28d
The Drama and Suffering of the World Chess Championship
Ding Liren, top right, and Gukesh Dommaraju, top left, are seen during Game 1 of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore on November 25, 2024. Singapore—I made three associations ...
Norway Chess 2025: World champion Gukesh to take on Hikaru Nakamura
Norway Chess on Tuesday announced that world-renowned chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, currently ranked world no. 3, will compete in Norway Chess 2025. This will be Nakamura's seventh time at Norway ...