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World Chess champion drops from competition after refusing to change out of jeans
Carlsen, who was set to compete in both tournaments in New York ... jeans, which are explicitly prohibited under long-standing regulations for this event,” the statement continued. “The Chief ...
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Magnus Carlsen disqualified from World Rapid and Blitz Championships for wearing jeans
Reigning World Rapid and Blitz Champion Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships held in New York City. The Norwegian chess icon was barred from ...
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Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans
NEW YORK (AP) — Top ranked chess player Magnus ... participants from wearing jeans at the event. Advertisement Article continues below this ad “The Chief Arbiter informed Mr. Carlsen of ...
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Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans
NEW YORK (AP) — Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the ...