The International Chess Federation (FIDE) issued notice to five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen and fined USD 200 for breaching the dress code during the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships.
Carlsen was also disqualified from taking part in the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after the Norwegian chess grandmaster refused to comply with FIDE’s dress code.
FIDE took to their official social media handle and said that the Chief Arbiter informed Carlsen of the breach and requested him to change his attire. However, Carlsen declined to abide by the rules and as a result, he was not paired for round nine of the tournament. The federation further stated that the decision was made impartially and applies equally to all the chess players.
“FIDE statement regarding Magnus Carlsen’s dress code breach FIDE regulations for the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, including the dress code, are designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants. Today, Mr. Magnus Carlsen breached the dress code by wearing jeans, which are explicitly prohibited under long-standing regulations for this event.The Chief Arbiter informed Mr. Carlsen of the breach, issued a $200 fine, and requested that he change his attire. Unfortunately, Mr. Carlsen declined, and as a result, he was not paired for round nine.This decision was made impartially and applies equally to all players,” FIDE stated in a statement.
