Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships and fined USD200 for not respecting the dress code and wearing jeans.
The International Chess Federation initially issued a notice to the five-time world champion and requested he change his attire.
When Carlsen refused to abide by the dress code, he was not paired for the tournament’s ninth round, with FIDE noting that the decision was “made impartially and applies equally to all players.”
In a statement on social media, the Federation reiterated that the dress code is “designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants.”
“These rules have been in place for years and are well-known to all participants and are communicated to them ahead of each event,” FIDE wrote.
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