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World chess number one quits tournament after refusing to change jeans

Sky News Saturday, 28 December 2024 ()
World chess number one quits tournament after refusing to change jeansWorld chess number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a major tournament after being told he couldn't wear jeans.
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News video: 'Kick-out Zelensky for Wearing...': Russian FM Lavrov Reacts to Jeans Ban at Chess Championship

'Kick-out Zelensky for Wearing...': Russian FM Lavrov Reacts to Jeans Ban at Chess Championship 03:31

 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed his shock at the International Chess Federation’s (FIDE) strict enforcement of the dress code, leading to Magnus Carlsen’s controversial disqualification from the World Rapid and Blitz Championship for wearing jeans. In a surprising statement,...

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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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