Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Magnus Carlsen Returns to World Rapid & Blitz, Promises Tighter Jeans
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen is coming back to the World Rapid and Blitz tournament.
Last time, he wore jeans which broke the rules, so he was fined and kicked out.
Now, he's promising to wear tighter jeans and play better.
Magnus Carlsen is participating in the World Rapid and Blitz tournament
He previously sparked a controversy by violating FIDE's dress code in jeans
Carlsen was fined and disqualified, but he withdrew from the rest of the tournament
He is now promising to fit into tighter jeans this year
The tournament will be held in Doha from December 25 to 30
- Who
- Magnus Carlsen
- What
- Participating in the World Rapid and Blitz tournament
- When
- December 25 to 30
- Where
- Doha
- Why
- To improve his performance and fit into tighter jeans
FIDE's Stance
Carlsen's Stance
Dress Code
FIDE's Stance
FIDE defends the rules as essential for fairness and decorum
Carlsen's Stance
Carlsen refused to change his clothes, making it a matter of principle
- Tournament
- World Rapid and Blitz
- Dates
- December 25 to 30
- Location
- Doha
- Previous Controversy
- Dress code violation in jeans
- Carlsen's Promise
- To fit into tighter jeans
