Chess grandmaster rejoins tournament he quit over wearing jeans - after dress code change

Monday, 30 December 2024 (6 days ago)

Chess grandmaster rejoins tournament he quit over wearing jeans - after dress code change

World chess number one Magnus Carlsen is back in a major tournament after he quit because he was told to change his jeans.

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