Magnus Carlsen Returns to Chess Championship After Dress Code Dispute Resolved
Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top chess player, announces his return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after the International Chess Federation relaxed its dress code. Carlsen had previously withdrawn from the tournament in New York due to a dispute over wearing jeans, which led to a fine. Following the dress code revision allowing ‘elegant minor deviations,’ Carlsen stated he would continue to wear jeans while competing, emphasizing his commitment to playing comfortably.