Carlsen’s Jeans Rebellion: Chess Grandmaster Returns After Dress Code U-Turn
Following a dispute over his jeans at the Fide World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the competition. FIDE subsequently revised its dress code to permit “elegant minor deviations,” specifically including appropriate jeans with a jacket. Carlsen, after expressing his dissatisfaction with the initial handling of the situation, will now return to the tournament. The federation emphasized the importance of maintaining a respectful atmosphere, while adding oversight to ensure adherence to the updated guidelines.
John Q. Hosedrinker