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Magnus Carlsen to rejoin World Blitz Chess Championship

Chess-Carlsen to return to World Blitz Championships after dress code dispute

Chess great Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially quitting following governing body FIDE's decision to bar him from a round for wearing jeans.

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Magnus Carlsen quits World Rapid and Blitz Championships after refusing to change out of jeans

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of the jeans he was wearing, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

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Magnus Carlsen returns to World Blitz Championship after FIDE relaxes dress code rule

Broadcaster and Wordsmith Kel Richard has weighed in on the dress code controversy in the World Chess Championship.

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FIDE World Blitz Chess Championships 2024: Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi share open title; Ju Wenjun wins women's

Carlsen and Nepo agreed to a draw after three straight draws in tiebreakers; while Ju beat compatriot Lei Tingjie.

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2024: Schedule, venue and everything else you need to know

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2024 are set to take place from December 26 to December 31 in Wall Street, ...

Estonian chess star Mai Narva 13th at World Championships in New York

Estonian chess star Mai Narva took 13th place at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships New York, narrowly missing out ...

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FIDE World Blitz Championships 2024: Vaishali leads standings on Day 1; no Indian man qualifies for knockouts

The World Blitz Chess Championship is all set for a grand finale on the final day of the year with India in with a chance for ...

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