Magnus Carlsen Disqualified Over Dress Code Violation at Chess Championship
Five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen found himself at the center of controversy during the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship after being disqualified for violating FIDE’s dress code. The Norwegian grandmaster, known for his brilliance on the chessboard, faced a $200 fine for wearing jeans—explicitly prohibited by tournament rules—and refused to change his attire…