Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:29am on 28 Dec 2024,Saturday Sports
Magnus Carlsen, reigning World Rapid and Blitz champion, was disqualified from the 2024 tournament in New York for violating FIDE’s dress code. He wore jeans, explicitly prohibited in the regulations, and refused to change despite being fined $200. FIDE cited impartial application of rules, referencing Ian Nepomniachtchi, who complied after a similar infraction. Carlsen criticized the rules as “stupid” and declared his disinterest in future FIDE events. “It became a matter of principle for me,” Carlsen said, choosing not to appeal. FIDE defended the dress code, emphasizing professionalism and fairness for all participants.
