After a dispute over dress code
In jeans: Carlsen meets Niemann at the World Blitz Chess Championship
After his trouble with the World Chess Federation over the dress code, Magnus Carlsen is taking part in the World Blitz Chess Championship. In the quarterfinals he will now face an opponent with a history.
Defending champion Magnus Carlsen has reached the quarter-finals of the World Blitz Chess Championship after his jeans scandal and a dispute over the dress code. “It’s good to be back, but it was a nervous, hard day,” said Carlsen, not entirely satisfied. The 34-year-old Norwegian made good on his announcement and played in jeans again. “It was a good day for chess,” Carlsen said afterwards in an interview on the chess platform “Take Take Take”.
The world association Fide is now threatened with further trouble. In the quarterfinals, Carlsen will face Hans Niemann, with whom he had a big argument two years ago. Carlsen had accused the now 21-year-old American of cheating. A long controversy and legal battle followed, which was not resolved until a year later. “Of course he’s not my favorite opponent,” Carlsen said meaningfully on “Take Take Take”.
Carlsen played the rapid chess tournament on Friday in jeans, which was prohibited for participants. After his second game of the day, the Norwegian received a $200 fine from the organizer and an ultimatum to change immediately. However, Carlsen refused and was subsequently disqualified.
The number one in the world rankings then declared that he would no longer play. The rapid chess tournament ended without Carlsen; the surprise winner was the 18-year-old Russian Volodar Mursin.
World association now flexible with dress code
Carlsen probably doesn’t have to fear another punishment; according to the world association Fide, the officials should no longer be quite as strict when choosing clothing. “The official dress code must still be adhered to, but elegant small deviations (which may include jeans that match the jacket) are permitted,” the association said.
There was another scandal at the World Blitz Chess Championship in New York. The Russian Daniil Dubow did not show up for his match against Niemann and missed his chance to reach the finals. He is said to have fallen asleep in his room.
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Source: Stern
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