Familiar traditions survive into the new chess year
It is indeed a new year and a chance for a fresh start, but it’s also nice to see that some familiar traditions in chess ...
World Chess Champion Quits Competition After Refusing to Change Out of Jeans, Tells International Chess Federation 'F--- You'
World chess champion Magnus Carlsen dropped out of the World Rapid and Blitz Championships on Dec. 27 because he refused to ...
Magnus Carlsen returns to chess tournament after dispute over jeans is resolved
Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday after its governing body ...
World-Renowned Chess Player Magnus Carlsen Returns to Tournament After Being Fined, Denied Participation for Wearing Jeans
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen pulled off a sartorial checkmate after returning to a recent tournament despite wearing jeans, ...
Chess champ Magnus Carlsen quits tourney after refusing to change out of jeans
Magnus Carlsen, the world's top chess player, says he has quit the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York after refusing ...
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen disqualified from tournament for wearing jeans
Carlsen was not permitted to play in the tournament's ninth round, disqualifying him from further participation. Carlsen said he would not appeal the decision, according to the BBC. He later shared a ...
World chess champion quits tournament after being dressed down for wearing jeans
World chess champion Magnus Carlsen has quit a major tournament after being told he could not carry on playing while wearing ...