Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after refusing to change out of jeans

[Newsbot]

The Norwegian chess grandmaster was fined $200 and given a warning by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to change into acceptable attire or be disqualified. (Image credit: Dean Mouhtaropoulos)

Source: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/28/nx-s1-52 ... ampionship

[WolfofWords]

The Norwegian chess grandmaster was fined $200 and given a warning by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to change into acceptable attire or be disqualified. (Image credit: Dean Mouhtaropoulos)

Source: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/28/nx-s1-52 ... ampionship

Feels like pettiness from both sides.

[scooter]

Feels like pettiness from both sides.

I mean, it is, yes...but that's the world of chess for you. Interestingly, go is much more laid-back, even though it takes as much brain power. It's just a cultural thing.