Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from a chess championship for refusing to adhere to the event's dress code.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after refusing to change out of his jeans, which violated the tournament's dress code. Despite being fined $200 and given the chance to change, Carlsen left the event, saying he was "too old to care too much." This incident has sparked debate about FIDE's dress code enforcement.

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