Magnus Carlsen Returns to World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York
Magnus Carlsen, former world chess champion, has decided to return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially quitting due to a dress-code violation. The Norwegian was barred from a round for wearing jeans but confirmed in an interview that he would compete at least one more day, with the possibility of extending his stay depending on his performance. Carlsen also mentioned discussions with FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich regarding the incident.