Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a event in a dispute over denims

The federation stated in a Friday assertion that its rules embody a costume code that bars contributors from carrying denims on the occasion.

“The Chief Arbiter knowledgeable Mr. Carlsen of the breach, issued a $200 fantastic, and requested that he change his apparel,” the federation stated within the assertion posted to its web site. “Unfortunately, Mr. Carlsen declined, and because of this, he was not paired for spherical 9. This choice was made impartially and applies equally to all gamers.”

The 34-year-old Norwegian chess grandmaster stated in a video from his Take Take Take chess app that he posted on the social platform X that he accepted a $200 fantastic. But he refused to vary his pants earlier than quitting the competitors in New York.

“I stated, ‘I’ll change tomorrow if that’s OK,” Carlsen stated within the video. “But they stated, ‘Well, you must change now.’ At that time it grew to become a little bit of a matter of precept for me.”

The federation stated in its assertion that the costume code is “designed to make sure professionalism and equity for all contributors.”

It stated fellow participant Ian Nepomniachtchi was additionally fined earlier Friday for breaching the costume code by carrying sports activities sneakers.

“However, Mr. Nepomniachtchi complied, become authorized apparel, and continued to play within the event,” the assertion stated. “These guidelines have been in place for years and are well-known to all contributors and are communicated to them forward of every occasion.”

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