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Magnus Carlsen quits World Rapid and Blitz Championships after refusing to change out of jeans

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of the jeans he was wearing, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Carlsen ...
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Magnus Carlsen plays in World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen played his first match at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers. On Friday, Carlsen walked ...