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Chess controversy: Magnus Carlsen, top-ranked player in the world, bows out of tournament over jeans dispute
The top-ranked chess player in the world, Magnus Carlsen, quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York on Friday due to a dispute over the dress code. Carlsen refused to change ...
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Defending chess world champion Magnus Carlsen quits after fine for wearing jeans
NEW YORK (dpa): Defending champion Magnus Carlsen has caused a scandal at the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York over his choice of trousers. After being punished by the world federation ...