World primary chess participant Magnus Carlsen returned to the World Blitz Championship after FIDE allowed gamers to play in jeans after being thrown out of the fast class for violating the gown code.
In reality, five-time world champion Carlsen was fined $200 on Saturday after wearing jeans in violation of FIDE’s gown code. Wearing jeans is prohibited in accordance to match guidelines. When he refused to adjust to the request to change his garments instantly, he was disqualified. In the match, he was not fielded in opposition to anybody within the ninth spherical of the Rapid Championship.
Announcing the change in coverage, International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Voronovich mentioned, “I have decided to use this approach to provide FIDE officials greater flexibility in making decisions regarding the appropriateness of attire.” “The rules are simple that the official dress code will still have to be followed but slight variations (jeans with jackets) have been allowed,” he mentioned.
“FIDE is pleased to announce that Magnus Carlsen will participate in the FIDE World Blitz Championship,” the assertion mentioned. Carlsen met FIDE Vice President and India’s nice participant Vishwanathan Anand on the sidelines of the match on Sunday. “FIDE will continue to work closely with Carlsen and the world chess community to provide the best experience for players and fans at FIDE competitions,” the assertion mentioned.
Carlsen confirmed his participation, saying, “I’m playing at least one more day in New York.” If you performed nicely the subsequent day too. We talked about it yesterday and now we have a very good relationship with the FIDE President.” Anand had mentioned that FIDE was left with no choice however to disqualify Carlsen as a result of he refused to comply with the rule.
