Carlsen and his dramatic World Blitz Championship journey
” NEW YORK: The chess world had its fair share of drama over the course of the past couple days. Magnus Carlsen, widely considered to be the greatest chess player of all time, made an early exit from the World Blitz Championship due to a disagreement he had with officials. A few days later, he […]
FIDE disqualifies chess champion Magnus Carlsen over dress code
” Listen to article Magnus Carlsen, the reigning world chess champion and top-ranked player, faced a disqualification from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships for violating the dress code set by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Magnus Carlsen’s decision to wear jeans explicitly prohibited by tournament regulations resulted in a $200 fine and his removal […]