FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky on Magnus Carlsen's withdrawal from World Rapid 2024

[@krestr-md1ju]

If Magnus need to wear nice pants, maybe Emil Stovsky should look for a comb

[@karannirmal161]

Then mangus need a barber.

[@hakonberg8003]

He should look for another job!

[@Kamamura2]

@@hakonberg8003 Touché! Self-employed chess snob, maybe.

[@popculturejam7600]

We all know you have looked at his pubic hair up close. But have you ever paused to look up at Magnus's hair?

[@vik24oct1991]

there is no rules against hair.

[@ishaantiwari9150]

To all those who are blaming vishy sir and hating on indians everywhere....this person said that since there was no appeal by magnus so there was no involvement of vishy sir coz he is the head of appeals committee

[@JaggedCanvas]

90%. Of magnus hate and critiques come from indians, no wonder they get criticized

[@PSR-0001]

It all started when Channel Take take take , made him the Villain Saying all sorts of things like Vishi has to take the decision and he would now be in toilet hiding to get away from the situation and what not Title - World Rapid Chess Championship 2024 , Day 2 ( by Take take take ) Time stamp - 4:18:58

[@MaxHaydenChiz]

@@PSR-0001 Emil is literally the only person saying Vishy was involved. Magnus didn't mention him, Vishy says he was told his involvement wasn't needed and so he didn't go speak to Magnus. But for some reason Emil keeps adding Vishy into this as one of the people who tried to mediate. Whole thing is very strange. Obviously there is more going on that we don't know about, but it's hard to trust Emil's version of events when it contradicts what everyone else (both sides) has to say.

[@clickaccept]

Vishy sir literally said in his interview "we decided".... what are you talking about?

[@firozmi]

@@PSR-0001they didn’t say any such thing. Where is the source

[@mamasonicarchives]

Where is the tie? Expected in a situation like this.

[@Xancio]

I'm all for stricter rules! If FIDE wants everyone to wear formal pants, Emil Sutovsky might want to start by combing his hair and taking a shower.

[@Johan654-s1f]

Think he should lose some weight to, he need to look more respectful!

[@deadpool8580]

butthurt fan? Magnus is not above the law.

[@mihirtejaswi5080]

​@@deadpool8580 but the law itself is absurd. So it needs to be changed. Everything cannot be justified in the name of law

[@shreyaskarsingh1426]

Add Tie too

[@apoorvjoshi2383]

@@mihirtejaswi5080 then you need to not participate in the event. The rule was not instated after they all participated. They were there in place before. If you do not agree with the rule, don't participate in the event. Once you participate, you conset to being subjected to the rule. You think all the other grandmasters there are stupid abiding by the rule? If i m not wrong, Nepo was also asked to change and he did. if you want to rebel, don't participate, it would have been a big message in of itself if magnus did it. The rule is shit, but so is his ego.

[@kitana097]

what a silly rule. are we stuck in the 80's? just let him pay the fine and move on

[@brenosantos4756]

I don't understand why they made a big deal of this... There were other players who were wearing jeans too and they weren't complaining about Magnus at all lol

[@santhosh20071993]

Let magnus play without shirt. Afterall we are not stuck in 80s

[@GeorgeAlexopoulos-o7w]

I have played in INTERNATIONAL tournaments for FIVE DECADES, in TWELVE COUNTRIES and TWO CONTINENTS!! (THE "Dress rules" are a RECENT TRAVESTY by FIDE and their CORRUPT SPONSORS!!) How one dresses is their CHOICE and the FIDE CLOWNS should stay out of this!!

[@danmacsound]

Whatever issues you have against the rules don't matter because magnus accepted them. Magnuses' behavior is childish and disrespectful to other players who upheld them

[@anantchirmade600]

​@@brenosantos4756deal is rules are for everyone and if you are allowed to break it then it's unfair and disrespectful to other players which are following the rules.

[@chazzabh]

The issue is not the dress code. It’s the disproportionate response by FIDE. If they’d fined him $200 for each game played and told him that the fine would be $500 per game tomorrow, that’s one thing. To start effectively deducting points is insane. Yes, FIDE attracts some bigger sponsorship now. But that’s mainly down to Magnus anyway. Picking a fight on this issue is disgraceful and unprincipled.

[@GeorgeAlexopoulos-o7w]

I have played in INTERNATIONAL tournaments for FIVE DECADES, in TWELVE COUNTRIES and TWO CONTINENTS!! (THE "Dress rules" are a RECENT TRAVESTY by FIDE and their CORRUPT SPONSORS!!) How one dresses is their CHOICE and the FIDE CLOWNS should stay out of this!!

[@thanos7691]

why is it insane? follow the rules or gtfo

[@chazzabh]

The issue is not ‘following the rules’. It’s the disproportionality of making this a major issue during a tournament. The punishment far exceeds the ‘crime’. FIDE exists for and because of chess players. They’re not there to be the subject of virtue-signal bullying. The more so given what MC personally has done to boost the game.

[@MelodiosaMystica]

@@thanos7691he is the type of guy who likes his own comment😂😂

[@thanos7691]

@@chazzabh the issue is only about following of rules. there is no disproportion. rules are beyond players, tournament or personal opinions of people. If u have a problem with it, why did u not protest about it for so long, played for more than 10 years with the rule and now he complains? No one is degrading/undermining the achievements or contribution of MC, but rules are rules, follow or gtfo.

[@韩骏]

Change the rule. Enforce players to wear a tie in the next tournament to make the event extremely formal and respectful 😅

[@kimleangnao4378]

I like it hahaha

[@MusiQ8dict]

We need piece. No pieces should be killed in game

[@caliconfessions1075]

change the rules let a pawn move diagonally anytime

[@harnageaa]

michael jordan was fined $5000 per game for wearing his personal "shoes" instead of whatever they wanted. They could've just fined him. I feel that if they fine is a win-win situation. Magnus gets to bend rules, fide makes more money. People can write articles how magnus gets fined... Sponsors are happy cuz of the attention it brings to watch the next livestream. Just a SIMPLE "fine" of x amount of dollars would've solved the issue and things wouldn't blow up.

[@mateuszsiedlarz7650]

@@harnageaa unfortunately nowadays things are going towards unprofitable purpousefull shitshows with narratives and agendas.. this is why there's not enough money involved in things we like, because there's always a catch to everything. If you're blackmailing players that want's to evolve from a calculated old fashioned chess format, someone is going to get hurt.

[@vmashevsky]

You have just cornered the guy. He simply didn’t have an extra pair of pants, and he couldn’t admit to it, not in his position. By tomorrow he would have solved his wardrobe problem. You could have given him a 10,000 fine. Now this tournament will be famous in history for this and nothing else.

[@Lyaaa_33]

He is staying in New York for more than a week and does not have more than 1 pair of jeans? Come on, you gotta admit that Magnus was just childish here, his hotel was near the venue too he just got arrogant and acted stupidly

[@Gehrmann_Sparrow]

​@Lyaaa_33So what? He has the right to act childish. It's a game after all.

[@shoyebalikhan]

Did he play chess for the first time so he didn't know the dress code ?? Isn't he playing chess like for ages. ..its pure arrogance in his part ...if it was some random kid being disqualified these same ppl would have sided with FIDE saying rules are rules same for everyone...now why do u want to bend rules??

[@sylvariatzaka]

He's an adult. he can show up on time with clothes on, it's really not asking much. Magnus shows up to events late all the time, it's become a meme. Magnus is 100% in the wrong and acting like a child.

[@GalacticDuck678]

@@shoyebalikhanbecause Magnus is the goat and fide is ran by old hard headed men

[@ninofabros8108]

Breaking rules can have consequences. But the GOAT didn't break the rules just for the sake of breaking them.He apologized & said he'll change the following day. He voluntarily explained his mistake. I still believe in the saying, "In every rules there is an exemption" as long as it doesn't ignore health & safety conditions. Peace to everyone.❤

[@quasarsupernova9643]

We don't care if he wears jeans or he is naked. I want to see him play chess.

[@ABustedHemorrhoid]

Yes yes I too want to see him na- play chess.

[@МистерКрутой-з2я]

ходи сама голая а правила надо соблюдать здесь тебе не базар

[@toSirius]

rules ... "We" dont care", you mean yourself, is irrelevant...here. Rules. doc.fide.com/docs/2024_WRBC/wrbc2024_dress_code.pdf

[@friya196]

if he can't follow rules all players followed despite inconveniences, he shouldn't get to play.

[@khrawlyngdoh4393]

Naked would be interesting 😅

[@bardamu9662]

FIDE handled this in the worst possible ... one game left for today and takes the decision to unpair him for the last round was a suicidal move ... I fully support Magnus' decision in this mess ... FIDE has been definitely too rigid ... disgusting!

[@ryanyoung8029]

Dude, just go change your pants. His hotel was very near the venue lol

[@mavericks911]

🤡 Knew jeans not allowed,still he chose it ...

[@edwarda9403]

@@ryanyoung8029 That's a 3 minute walk, how can you expect the princess of chess to walk in the cold?

[@bardamu9662]

@@mavericks911 He may have forgotten as well. Why wait till the round 9 to raise this issue when they could have done it in round 5? ... There was one game left ... for the day ... FIDE didn't think smart in this matter preferring to tarnish further their reputation and ruin this event ... they are just clowns ...

[@gregorio87]

@mavericks911 yeah man, the guy who has dominated chess for well over a decade and is the undisputed champion and GOAT of all time is the clown, all while your commenting from a lonely little claustrophobic room. Idk, I wouldn't bother calling people like Carlsen a clown while commenting on random KZbin videos, like me, ha. What the hell are we doing buddy? Certainly not being the world champion, FOR YEARS, of anything!

[@darkfireguy]

Hikaru and Magnus have teamed up in this effort. If they can get other top players to join it will be amazing.

[@MrSupernova111]

Kasparov, Short and others tried the same. How did that work out?

[@knowledgeablechad]

no one will join. this axis is different. aicf will ban anyone moving away. russia soviet players and china will stay with fide. tht literally half the players. giri and co will also stay with fide. also freestyle would not have general support.

[@rohan1748]

I don't think Hikaru and Magnus are trying to take other players away either... it's just another event which they want to bring to light. Magnus and Hikaru and not trying to start another organization with multiple events.

[@kumarigunasekara3316]

Hikaru said he will choose freestyle if he is forced to choose.Hoping it won't come to that

[@MrSupernova111]

@@kumarigunasekara3316 . Hikaru, like Magnus, is at the end of his career. He can do whatever he wants. The new generation is here and will very soon overtake the current top players.

[@SageScholar95]

Masterful use of jeans gambit...GOAT for a reason😅

[@betsychristina3509]

I think the freestyle chess is more like an elite club of players who want to make a lot of money. Its not going to help new or upcoming players in anyway. Magus is more into business now and he has had a lot of privilege after his success. To give concession from rules just for him means showing favoritism and it will affect the moral of the other players.

[@RicardGomes76]

Pure BULLSHIT.

[@RicardGomes76]

What's your problem with making money? Hipocrite.

[@zeecherryzzz]

@@RicardGomes76 lol, exactly

[@BersekerSam]

Freestyle chess will never be a big thing because casual chess players don’t even know what it is.

[@shubhammittal1188]

Dude let alone fide. Chess needs magnus. You can't simply do this to a player who is such a legend. Fide has lost it completely

[@GeorgeAlexopoulos-o7w]

I have played in INTERNATIONAL tournaments for FIVE DECADES, in TWELVE COUNTRIES and TWO CONTINENTS!! (THE "Dress rules" are a RECENT TRAVESTY by FIDE and their CORRUPT SPONSORS!!) How one dresses is their CHOICE and the FIDE CLOWNS should stay out of this!!

[@HitmanWorld2040]

Bhai, Tomorrow another Whiz kid comes and destroys Magnus but that kid has to play same chess in 64 squares! Chess is a chess and Magnus is just a player like Virat or Sachin or Ronaldo!

[@ChexterChess]

Separate rules? Does becoming world no 1 bring everyone down to your whims and wishes? If everyone is getting fined why will magnus not get fined? And playing for these many years doesn't he know the rules? I think its simply a provocation by magnus done purposefully, so that he can continue with his idea of freestyle tournament.

[@lara-9884]

it is because of this mindset and support from people why Magnus decided to test the water.

[@GorZic]

Magnus thinks he is bigger than the game now. The success has went into his head. Rules are rules, same for all players. Time to move on from such self righteous narcissistic mentality players

[@TheShivang007]

It's time to end Fide domination in chess

[@superneenjaa718]

Laughable

[@bucklau3933]

Why does Emil look like he just got beaten up? With scars and everything on his face.

[@abhishekmathad6953]

If Magnus has followed Fide rules all these years, why not this time... He should be aware of these and was. Looks like he was not doing well this tournament and used this as an opportunity to not play anymore... Otherwise why would he not follow the rules of he was winning...

[@SaranSaran-rt1qq]

I do feel the same..

[@kory6897]

He is trying to start his own organization to compete with FIDE.. this was planned drama. Pretty smart honestly.

[@darkdevil2605]

I don't he cares about winning anymore. There is no one coming close to his resume. Its more about the power dynamics of Fide with freestyle chess.

[@vlnlvr4314]

According to FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky, players in the next FIDE Chess tournament must wear yellow underwear during the 5th game. The arbiter will enforce this rule, and any player failing to comply will not be allowed to participate in that match

[@lunarcdr3083]

He simply forgot, should not be this big of a deal

[@kafakoparan]

All players attended to this tournament know the rules. Magnus is aware of everything and he knew he was warned. And it happened just like he thought, then he resisted for no reason and was kicked out of the tournament. This action that FIDE did there was correct. Magnus should accept the fact that he breaks the rules so the penalty occurs without a doubt. If you don't accept the rules, jsut do not participate the tournaments. That is easy and not disappointing for all.

[@ijsammy1146]

I know you have never run anything because this answer to the sponsors giving you millions isn’t good enough 💀

[@Jeffrey_Tyler]

He did accept lol. He took the penalty and said he was sorry and that he'd change the next day seeing as there was only one game left to play. It was FIDE that pressed the issue and made a big deal about it. Many players that were there have verified that.

[@harnageaa]

@@ijsammy1146 Yeah that dude doesn't realize, that specific sponsor will lose trust in FIDE 🤣 and probably no more in the future. While it's "cool" to say "we did the right thing" but ultimately the right thing will cost you tens of millions of dollars in the long run. I wanna see how is that the right thing.

[@brenosantos4756]

Of course It is disappointing for everyone! Everyone wants to see the number 1 playing! No one cares about him wearing jeans or not! Fide made this a scandal for nothing! None of the players were making a big deal of this... because jeans doesn't bring any advantage hahahahaha They could just fine him increasingly per game... not kicking him off... that was a dumb decision... there was only one game left... and he offered to exchange it the next day...

[@supratiksarkar1195]

In the rules it’s torn jeans , not jeans. Fide is messing with Magnus because he is starting rival chess.

[@bardamu9662]

Hypocritical speech by the FIDE CEO.

[@vd.se.17]

Hypocritical? How? He is putting his point. Ian changed his apparel after Fine. Why Magnus did not? Hotels were 3 minute away (walking distance) and there is at least 20 minute gap between two rounds. Magnus had his whole team and GF who can help him.

[@GeorgeAlexopoulos-o7w]

I have played in INTERNATIONAL tournaments for FIVE DECADES, in TWELVE COUNTRIES and TWO CONTINENTS!! (THE "Dress rules" are a RECENT TRAVESTY by FIDE and their CORRUPT SPONSORS!!) How one dresses is their CHOICE and the FIDE CLOWNS should stay out of this!!

[@ngefrtz019]

Dress code for chess? Stupid

[@FahimHoq]

​@vd.se.17 Since he himself here isn't looking formal here as he didn't comb his hair.

[@rohitkevat3271]

​@@FahimHoq bro this shows how serious you are about chess as a game, you just know one name that is Magnus so you are commenting anything

[@danielseguin913]

Sutovsky is in a delicate situation here. He has a strong stand, speaks clearly with leadership, while dealing with some rebelling and a bit childish behavior from Magnus here, who clearly has a bigger agenda. Magnus has become so strong, not only in chess, but by the eyeballs he brings to the table, that it’s not only about the number of players that would leave FIDE but the number of eyeballs that would be redirected elsewhere. And that could really divide chess. FIDE needs to take that in consideration, to work into evolving chess, adapting it to the new reality, not only stick to conservative, established way of doing.

[@bardamu9662]

FIDE needs Magnus but Magnus doesn't need FIDE ...

[@shoyebalikhan]

Chess has survived without heroes for centuries...many likes of magnus came and went ...dont make him god

[@bardamu9662]

@@shoyebalikhan FIDE is just a bunch of clowns ... Magnus is not a god ... but I fully support his decision ... bad and stupid call by FIDE ... enforce the rule in round 5 instead of waiting round 9 to make a call ... a fine was just enough knowig that there was only one game left for the day ...

[@RDSR19]

No one is bigger than the game. Chess doesn't need magnus and but yeah would love his stay.

[@darthvader6109]

You are wrong..players need FIDE and FIDE need players..magnus should play against bots on computer if he wants to wear jeans 😭

[@uniqueway1514]

​@@bardamu9662 there are many people like magnus in past and there will be instead of suck his d focus on urs

[@darthvader6109]

Rules are meant to follow.. otherwise what is purpose of rules..and everyone is following why magnus think he is special and don't need to follow any rules

[@anantchirmade600]

Magnus could've announced he doesnt agree ro rhe rules and will not play before tournament started. Why he waited till he got caught?

[@noice8674]

Magnus is turning into a mixture of adamant Bobby Fischer and narcissistic Kasparov. He was losing the rapid title anyways. Doesn't matter if he plays or not. It's not like he did not know the rules. If there are set rules, everyone should obey it. They can discuss the need for change of rules after tournament. He is the GOAT but throwing tantrums while losing is damaging his reputation.

[@harmanbirsandhu8847]

really!! good luck growing some balls

[@gregorio87]

To be fair, he's proven himself to be the greatest of all time, without any doubt... I don't know the whole situation nor his thought process during the incident, but I must say, I stand with Magnus, ha... The guy lost his mother not long ago, and yet continues to dominate like a beast... he's the paragon of the quintessential champion/greatest of all time. I'll give him a pass even if he's in the wrong in this situation, that's for sure.

[@edwarda9403]

Magnus was in 41st with a performance rating in the 2500s when he withdrew. Carlsen was also completely lost in some games where he was gifted with draws, he was playing terribly.

[@nvidia980]

Wow a noob trying to roast a PRO CHESS PLAYER wowza!!!

[@Ss..348]

​@@nvidia980Try to reply with something logical, not something stupid

[@minxiyer]

Magnus throws a tantrum again.This could have been resolved amicably. Nevertheless, no one individual is above the sport. Rules are for everyone. A few players were already fined and warned; they all complied. The dress code were in fact instituted by the players. In general, the game of Chess will always find another super talent in the near future.

[@lobsterboy8148]

Ok Karen

[@eddyg1794]

Yes because wearing jeans besmirches the fine game of chess...what a load of crap.

[@harnageaa]

michael jordan was fined $5000 per game for wearing his personal "shoes" instead of whatever they wanted. They could've just fined him. I feel that if they fine is a win-win situation. Magnus gets to bend rules, fide makes more money. People can write articles how magnus gets fined... Sponsors are happy cuz of the attention it brings to watch the next livestream. Just a SIMPLE "fine" of x amount of dollars would've solved the issue and things wouldn't blow up. And not ban him to play round 9 instead. Imagine spending your "free time" in between rounds, to go get a taxi, go to hotel, change (assuming he did bring) and then get taxi back to make it in time to play the next round. Time wise very stressful, adding the possible embarrassing moment if he forgot to bring the necessary outfit for the game. And on top of that that freestyle drama chess. from magnus point of view, probably embarrassing to ask someone to borrow a pair of pants.

[@zak3744]

@@harnageaa The idea that is that you follow the rules, and the fine is an incentive to do so. It's not an "upgrade price" that you can choose to pay to ignore the rules. So the maximum punishment can't just be a fine if someone refuses to take them seriously. It has to be a punishment that makes it clear that the rules are not optional: if you don't try your best to follow them, you won't play!

[@NZarboristBryce]

The dress code mentions "TORN pants or jeans" are NOT acceptable. Jeans are specifically acceptable for men players, captains, head of delegation. Dress Code for players during games in progress. 3.a. The following is acceptable for men players, captains, head of delegation. Suits, ties, dressy pants, trousers, jeans, long-sleeve or shirt-sleeve dress shirt, dress shirt, alternatively T-shirts or polo, dress shoes, loafers or dressy slip-ons, socks, shoes or sneakers, sport coat, blazer,, Bermuda shorts, turtleneck, jacket, vest or sweater. Team uniforms and national costumes clothing. 3.b. The following is NOT acceptable for men players, captains, head of delegation. Beach-wear slips, profanity and nude or semi-nude pictures printed on shirts, torn pants or jeans. holes, denim shorts, short-shorts, cut-off shorts, gym shorts, unclean clothing, sun glasses, sport caps.

[@CadStr]

This guy don’t take a shower he borkes the rules 😂

[@ankitgayen6995]

But he didn't make up the rules and he didnt decide alone to kick Magnus out for a round

[@Value_Pilgrim]

I agree with Magnus in toto! People should be able to play Chess in whatever clothes they want to wear. After all it's not a fashion parade!! Its Chess for God's sakes!! If Indian Chess players want to play in Sarees or Dhoti Kurta (our traditional attire), we will not be allowed to??!!! 🤦‍♂️🤯

[@edwarda9403]

Actually in FIDE rules, players can play in traditional cultural attire but jeans are specifically forbidden.

[@c.v.krishnakumar4262]

And why is it?

[@bilya.k.2638]

@@c.v.krishnakumar4262 Bcoz Jeans is generally not considered formal but traditional dresses are,,,

[@Value_Pilgrim]

And what do they have against Jeans? After all Norwegians can claim Jeans as one of their traditional attire!

[@MusiQ8dict]

India has many cultures and nit just Dhoti

[@samratsingh6688]

If the fide lets him go with a simple reprimand everyone else will say fide is taking commercial considerations into account and going soft on their most popular player even though with other players they have taken a hardline in the past/ this tournament. Other players will have started complaining and so will the media. So in my mind correct decision. It just puts them in a bad situation where one party or the other will blame them.

[@mamasonicarchives]

Fide does not have a vast support among players. Division is a fact.

[@renzpogz9864]

For me, Magnus is right, he said that he want to change his jeans tomorrow, but the arbiter said that he need to changed right now which magnus don't like becoz the tournament started already.

[@ramakrishnamurthyyeleswara1292]

Remove stupid rules

[@karthikkamathp]

Why did Magnus choose now to do this fiasco? Because he's now got a billionaire to do his bidding

[@devendrajoshi2478]

Magnus, look at Federer, for that matter big 3 of tennis,. How polite are they

[@S08GTM]

Lets be honest. Fide is one big circus and is run by bunch of clowns. Magnus is 10x bigger than Fide and I can see this only harming Fide in the long run. Also what is point of fining people if you are going to disqualify/not pair them? Total clown fiesta.

[@rakeshs7463]

No one is bigger than game.

[@mavericks911]

There is a dress code of sports, and it's not a sudden decision...🤡 Knew it but still choose jeans...

[@ramanahveljeyaseelan5406]

​@@rakeshs7463but the game is bigger than Fide technically Also I think Magnus being fined is dumb but I think the dress code is 👍. Magnus should have just changed his pants tbh, but he wants to hurt Fide so it's alright.

[@param4553]

It is not a circus just think about it the organisation gives players in remote areas to compete in this game with the best of they are good. Free style might be a good idea for a few players but it will not give chance to everyone around the world. It will just be a circle jerk off top Players who will be invited.

[@uniqueway1514]

No one is bigger than the game he lost games today don't ride his d too much

[@phantom__menace]

You had already fined the guy.. why unpair him on top of that? It's absurd

[@rohitkevat3271]

Because he was told to change but he didn't

[@vincentvangogh8092]

he refused to change he had a warning in the previous round but he refused to change for the following round he quit basically

[@lara-9884]

i just can't understand! is it a rule given before the tournament begin? or right at the moment that's why he run out of suit on day 9? Because if it is given ahead, i don't know what to think. First, yeah, the rule on not wearing jeans is somehow shallow, but on the other hand, is it that too difficult to follow too? Second, we know he is the greatest as of now, that is not debatable, but should the rules be adjusted just because you are of great importance? I think if the FIDE considered him playing with jeans, some players might break some rules too and they have to forgive them to be fair with less "popular" players, and all the rules will become nonsense. Should people of great value really have the right to break rules and be forgiven just because they are VIP? When you know that you are a VIP, can't you be a little humble to follow the rule first above anyone for the less "valuable" people to respect the organization too? Is it wrong for the organization to stick with their rules and impose it to anyone, may it be their greatest figure and may cause them to fall? sorry.. i just don't know how i feel right now.

[@Dusci-lv4jo]

i think it's more of people are mad because of how fide did this. Fide could've just fined him per round in jeans. People are also mad at how strict dress code is considering it's chess. Yes the rule was given ahead and some fault does fall on Magnus for also not changing his clothes before the round, however the over the top regulation and strictness against Magnus was what caused this. Also no need to be sorry you have your own opinions :)

[@ChessCafe-il3od]

Magnus did say, that he agreed to change it the next day. But officials wanted him to change then and there itself. It's a silly rule, if you are forcing the olayer to change there itself before the round. Then what is fine for? Then force the player to change and don't fine. Because the player never broke the dress code during the match if you already made him change.

[@lara-9884]

​@@ChessCafe-il3odbut he knew it even before the tournament began? why not bring clothes good for one month event if the event is good for one month? why did he still choose to join from the very start if he thinks the rules are lame?

[@ChessCafe-il3od]

@lara-9884 he knew about the rules and if you see his interview on take take take. He was cautious about his shoes and other stuffs, but didn't even think about the jeans and that could be a potential inappropriate dress code. It was fine up until then. And he had asked that he would change it tomorrow and wss okay if they keep fining him for the rest of the games. But they asking him to go back, change his pants and then again come back to play another round, that is what triggered him. And i guess it has happened for good. Even Nepo said that in the tournament there are multiple people not following dress code, but the strict rules are only for the top players. And IMO these rules are crap.

[@david1610]

What is very clear from the interview Magnus gave on Take Take Take followed by another interview with this CEO is that the events and interactions of today CANNOT be seen in isolation but recent events and interactions with FIDE, Freestyle Chess, and players such as Hikaru and Magnus also need to be taken into consideration. Hiding behind "this is just about dress code" is intellectually insulting to fans of the game. I also am VERY disappointed in the lack of quality mediation between the two sides concerning this and PARTICULARLY disappointed in the (IMHO) way this CEO in that interview tried to suggest Magnus has acted like a prima dona. Chess is joining esports next year and a bit more diplomacy was required at this critical time. There is a lot more to this methinks!

[@act4231]

This!

[@friya196]

If magnus wanted mediation, he would've tried to at least adhere to rules after being warned which he didn't. He doesn't want mediation, he wants all of chess to revolve around him and his idea of a tournament. Also the fact he wasn't playing well from the start to just to now withdraw is very pretentious.

[@vd.se.17]

In round 7 they inform Magnus about the Jeans and fined 200 USD. In round 8 Magnus did not changed so, they provide him opportunity to change it before the starting of round or suspension of round 9, Magnus did not change it and used word: 'principles in the argument. Once I could accept but the real problem is not about the dress code here. One private organization 'Free style chess' asked for the FIDE partition directly into World championship (not researched but - direct admission to World championship such as Grand chess tour. And, want to force the play style in chess championship. Some of their demands didn't accepted by the FIDE, and that why Magnus is creating Drama. It's between the arrogance of person hide behind the word 'priciples'.

[@mculatie]

Hikaru said in an interview that this guy basically single-handedly ruined his relationship with FIDE

[@mrwrightc7]

Please share where I can watch freestyle chess.

[@Brahmaputra_]

When you understand you can't just win, you leave the tournament creative some drama. It's better to die a hero rather than to see yourself becoming a loser.

[@dion4670]

Carles can't win? Jeez.. you high or something? 😂

[@DanRaj-o8y]

​@@dion4670 he had no chance to win as he had a terrible first day. Clearly you didn't follow the tournament.

[@uniqueway1514]

​@@dion4670 no he can't currently may be blitz

[@Jeffrey_Tyler]

You have a wild imagination 😂

[@Praveen76R]

Bro even I thought this😅...but if calsen creates the drama for accepting the loss is somewhat couldn't believe, because in 2024 if magnus played, he won all the tournaments.

[@smartacademy4005]

Sagar plz update ur prev video caption as u describe it as disqualification rather than withdrawal ( confirmed by emil)

[@annisa_alfarazdaq]

Magnus doesn't need FIDE #TeamMagnus

[@wannabe_everything78]

What are you expecting? A diss😂😂😂

[@prakashsapkota3225]

FIDE needs Magnus.

[@Brahmaputra_]

😂he wasn't winning the tournament anyways. So he withdrew so that people don't see him losing to new guys.

[@bbbbhj9177]

​@@Brahmaputra_exactly. After all this is a drama to save his reputation😂😂

[@shoyebalikhan]

He is no GOD ..FIDE will survive just fine without him also

[@emotionalvideos6897]

this only shows that both fide group and magnus are great minds but immature, like nerds who never had experienced much in street life, only chess

[@rahulgaikwad6669]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="746">12:26</a> lmao absoulutely savage reply to what Magnus said😂😂

[@killakame-3434]

Instead of Asking MAGNUS to change his Jeans ... They should have asked HiM get a Longer Shirt or Tuck it in to Hide those Cracks. I don't think that's very professional especially, when little girls are around You. Have some decency. However, They asked him the WRONG thing and got hit in the foot lol

[@sparkydogsparky2992]

Reading most of the comments here, it sounds as if Magnus didn't have much of a chance to retain his Rapid championship this time, so he got himself kicked out of the tournament so he wouldn't have to face losing it. Right or wrong, FIDE has its rules and if you're not prepared to adhere to them, don't play.

[@Pre4xes_]

Some players were also violating the dress code but they weren't warned. As nepo said, if fide really followed the dess codes then something like 40 players would have been warned.

[@krishislegend]

He doesn’t have to prove shit. He is #1 player in the world in all formats

[@cwbgaming9431]

So if you are wearing jeans u will not be pairing in the next round sounds fair to you?

[@HarshalRuikar]

Magnus finds it extremely difficult to deal with losses. FIDE already makes several special provisions for him considering his stature. But he has grown to misunderstand this leeway as an entitlement rather than a privilege. This had to happen some time. I applaud FIDE for ensuring that all players are treated equally during tournaments.

[@ijsammy1146]

How much money have you put towards sponsoring FIDE? I know it’s zero because only someone without money in the pot would say this

[@ijsammy1146]

How much money have you put towards sponsoring FIDE? I know it’s zero because only someone without money in the pot would say this

[@HarshalRuikar]

"When intelligence outraces emotional stability, it's always just a matter of time."

[@HarshalRuikar]

@@ijsammy1146 nothing personal, mate

[@computerscience1101]

​@@HarshalRuikar FIDE doesn't even fined some other players. Broken organisation

[@kumarigunasekara3316]

It's understandable why Magnus didn't want to change before the next round.They are not in highschool. As Magnus said he is too old for this.Too accomplished.What I don't understand is why most people blame Magnus for this. If you were in his shoes, would you do differently

[@basilioapale3367]

Let's see who prevails FIDE or Magnus, will FIDE survive without Magnus or the other way around? Kasparov and Short did the same thing.

[@CyranosaurusChess-jh7td]

I expected Carlsen to be thrown out for his hair cut but I didn't see that coming ...

[@theodorseiz9727]

Rules are for everyone alike, Kudos to Sutovsky for making that clear.

[@davidbieler4655]

Anybody can have the World Champion title. It's not yours, FIDE.

[@kumarhrservices7542]

What is happening may not be because of 'jeans'. It may be because of Fide's disappointment with Magnus' advocacy for freestyle chess(proposed by Bobby Fischer). Fide is not ready for freestyle chess yet.

[@Ron110087]

I am wondering if he is becoming a rebel without a cause? I do hear a lot of comments about FIDE being the kind of organisation it is but my curiosity is what is the issue on which Magnus has a disagreement with them? From what I understand, it focusses on his personal benefits, he doesnt seem to bother about the game of chess and its future. What he is focused on is what he likes and wants to do. His fight is purely personal. He gives a damn about others or a cause! So we might think the rules are nonsense and cheer him for standing up for something he believes, lets not be under any misconception that this belief is anything but only for himself!

[@omenoflaherty1294]

I agree. If a player on board 60 was unpaired for wearing jeans, Magnus wouldn’t give one you-know-what, and certainly wouldn’t withdraw from the tournament on that player’s behalf in solidarity.

[@nicklasss7069]

Now people with endless time will find shiet of Emils past and im here for it… next few weeks we will find out he grouped a kid or something.. this is fun :)

[@PickleJuiceDuce]

If there were more Toga Chess tournaments this wouldn't happen

[@BM-hj6lq]

The no jeans rule is silly. There is no doubt that the majority of the players share the same feeling. However they all (including Nepo) complied with this silly rule. But Magnus’s ego won’t allow it. He was looking for a reason to leave the tournament ( where he is playing badly compared to his standards) and also to promote his freestyle chess. Look what he did to Hans Niemann when he lost a game against him. Chess is not dead without Magnus and his alter ego. There are great players out there playing more entertaining chess than Magnus. Arjun, Dubov, Murzin and Duda are just examples. I hope people talk more about the great chess being played in New York and not about one man’s ego.

[@sourabhsiitg]

Ppl need to understand we have different culture playing chess and every1 needs to agree on 1 dress code which is not offensive to any culture. Once dress code is decided, every 1 must follow that. However, i agree casual jeans should be fine as it doesn’t offend anyone. I am surprised why didnt they put jeans in the allow dress code list. Strange

[@mikearance]

The only thing I hear Ewmil saying is "bla bla bla..."

[@ricbhar]

This clarifies what's going on. So, it's basically about creating "Parallel Chess Federation" by Magnus. Now I understand why Magnus said that Classical Chess/World Championship is a "Circus", and now he is trying to put FIDE Rapid/Blitz into bad limelight. Magnus basically trying to take FIDE down to create his own "Parallel Chess Federation".

[@stealthsurvivalist3707]

INDIA IS THE FUTURE OF MASSIVE CHESS EDUCATION

[@cblips1]

Magnus seems to act out when he's not playing well

[@neidanolaldeh1253]

Subtitles please ❤

[@khanht5]

FIDE don't own the word "World Championship". What a ridiculous request for other tournament not to call themselves that

[@Glider324]

Yeah my thought too.

[@riyaadrhoda3990]

This is not about the pants. It's been a long time in the making. Magnus had a lot of issues with Fide and he is simply rebelling. Fide is in a catch 22. They have to implement the rules and cannot exempt one person because he is the number one player in the world. Like all other professional sports the players should have a union to raise these type of matters with the governing body.

[@jaiminsonu]

Magnus is not above the rule ,, rules applies to all equally,, Magnus should respect it . If he becomes FIDE president then he can change whatever rule he like but until he is a player then he is not above the game .

[@brenosantos4756]

It is not about the rule... it is about the punishment above the line! He apologized and said would change it in another day with only one game left! They could just continously fine him per game if he doesn't change... Also FIDE was too harsh... none of the players were complaining about Magnus... they were the ones who made a big deal about it...

[@abdirisaqjacda9305]

Anyone who thinks this is about jeans ais clueless about what is happening in chess

[@jody1657]

Also we need to know how long did Magnus have to go and change his pants before next round?

[@trecheary9765]

Enough to change his pants. The venue was a 3-minute walk, and he had his team around. he could have asked them to bring his pants. Even his girlfriend was there and could get him a pair if he really WANTED to follow the rules of fide. If he wants to be the one to bring a change (maybe he knows fide politics, unlike us commoners), then he has to do it in a tactful way with patience. This looks wrong to 90% of the public and players. He comes across as egotistic and unreasonable to many in this fiasco.

[@sekainiheiwa3650]

Can i wear yarmulke at the chess table?

[@rhalleballe]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="53">0:53</a> - actually, its just vice verse, its a matter of principles for stupid FIDE managers. There are not many things in the world which are less unimportant than wearing a jeans in a chess competition (which is not a dress competition). FIDE should think about what is more important, having the best players playing or having the best suited players playing. It should be a pretty easy case....

[@rtos]

Magnus the Diva

[@critical_analysis]

Carlsen knew the rules but still broke it. If not for pants, he would have come with something else. He wants to make freestyle and his enterprise with the German businessman the mainstream and make millions. He doesn't care for chess or for others. Fide for all its faults, is doing a job of conducting tournaments reasonably well. FIDE ia important for players who are not in the select group of Carlsen. Without FIDE their careers will be over. People should think how destrictive all this will be for players and chess federations. No wonder Carlsen is the student of Kasparov, both of whom follow the same pattern.

[@lobsterboy8148]

Fide isn’t giving people careers. That’s the issue. Chess players make their own careers and all Fide does is hinder them as much as possible. There’s no money in chess unless you’re in the top ten. That’s the problem Magnus and Hikaru are trying to solve.

[@critical_analysis]

@lobsterboy8148 yeah, by creating a private group with German businessman which only invites handful players...great. Fide is creating tournaments that at least give chance for hundreds of players to participate. Carlsen will only promote freestyle and have only select group. It is a private enterprise.

[@dyztanz6188]

Same as in Golf. You can't wear shorts on PGA or DPW. And therefore we have LIV now. Dress codes are everywhere, but it beats me why there is such a code in Chess.

[@ChexterChess]

Separate rules? Does becoming world no 1 bring everyone down to your whims and wishes? If everyone is getting fined why will magnus not get fined? And playing for these many years doesn't he know the rules? I think its simply a provocation by magnus done purposefully, so that he can continue with his idea of freestyle tournament.

[@jaygbardo8781]

speaking of dress code, Emil needs a doo-over.... Magnus actually looked a lot better....yes, a comb would help! 8-)

[@maximulanovskiy3167]

Magnus had a special chill out room between rounds during the last FIDE world Rapid and Blitz cup. No other player had such a privilege which definitely gave him an advantage. It's very logical that Magnus demands a special treatment this time too. The whole thing this time is about the money around the Freestyle/Fisher chess world cup which Magnus doesn't want to share with FIDE. Otherwise FIDE would stuck their own rules into their own ... the same way they always did to have the sponsorship attracted by the most famous player. Another great thing is that Winners of the previous woman cup in both blitz and rapid didn't manage to get visas thanks to the great choice of the venue (USA sanctions half of the world these days). And FIDE DOEN'T CARE! Shame on this organisation of the hypocrites!

[@sirbot1937]

Maybe carlsen was loosing that's why he came up with this idea

[@ishant7495]

He was 5/8 catching up with other he was disqualified in round 9.He would easily be 6/9 and the first position one is at 7/9 so very little diffrence I am sure in next 4 round he would have catch up the first position guy and won WRC

[@rahulgaikwad6669]

People are saying Magnus doesnt need FIDE but FIDE needs Magnus.... This is absoulutely not true even with Magnus not playing the World Championship FIDE was able to be Google as a Sponsor so I dont think this is true

[@gwh0]

How is Sutovsky giving an interview without wearing a tie, given the issue in question???

[@feranmiadeakin9850]

Because it is not part of the dress coed and he isn't playing in the tournament. Are u slow or normal

[@nyztan0]

They think they can make an example out of him, but they will become the example when chess becomes more popularised without their involvement, FIDE is literally HOLDING BACK the potential growth of the game, Chess. This dress code bullshit is a big blunder, horrible rule, W Magnus.

[@doughnutsrus]

FIDE only cares about having all of the power in the chess world. They don't own the World Championship name.

[@asyraafazhar200]

FIDE should just fine him and let him focus how to comeback from bad day 1

[@brenosantos4756]

I don't understand why Fide did so much drama about this... the players wasn't concerned about that...

[@vik24oct1991]

@@brenosantos4756 its a rule, if you cannot follow don't participate.

[@thomandy]

Rule: Jeans are Generally not ok. Reacting by practically disqualifying Magnus based on this Vague Definition is a massive power trip by FIDE.

[@TheGrandmasterMan]

They fined Nepo earlier in the event for dress code. Therefore they had to apply the same rule to Magnus. Simple. The players know the rules before the event starts. We have 3 things here: a) Magnus is pissed anyway as he is having a bad event b) he is now involved with promoting freestyle chess so is clashing with FIDE as we heard c) he has long tried to exert influence over FIDE anyway (such as with the Classical World Championship having shorter time controls) Does Magnus think he is bigger than the game?

[@anuran.chowdhury]

Understandable why Rapport isn’t playing

[@someshdas1491]

Rule is for everyone not only for magnus. He already knew the dress code rules from the beginning but now acting like rules should change for him. If he can't respect the game and its rules then the community will not accept him as well. As simple as that 👍

[@ramasubramanianr944]

Magnus is just pissed that he is having a bad tournament. Diversion tactic imo

[@Mohamed-zj9bt]

I guess you didn't watch superbet tournament

[@bardamu9662]

A fine would have been sufficient ... he was willing to play round 9 if they allow him to play ... either you raise this issue in round 5 or you keep your mouth shut up.

[@edwarda9403]

41st place after 8 rounds with a performance rating in the 2500s. Definitely a distraction, similar to when he accused Nieman of cheated and withdrew from the St. Louis tournament

[@dion4670]

​​@@edwarda9403 Jeez you don't have to reach that far to tell that this is just a case of a guy being annoyed ans is already having a bad time. Some throw hands, some argue screaming, he just happen to be the guy that gtfo pissed.

[@windmill2288]

bad tournament? he always starts bad. today he scored 2.5/3, most likely would have ended 3.5/4 by the day's end. It would be very foolish to count him out with still 5 rounds remaining. he has previously won from worse positions.

[@StoicPrince1674]

FIDE is 100% wrong here. “Rules are rules” is a lame excuse for their authoritarian behavior. They could have just fined Magnus and let him play. Magnus agreed to pay the fine and he said he will dress properly from tommorrow. Instead, FIDE treated Magnus like a child and told him to go his hotel room right now to change pants. That’s very insulting way to treat anyone, let alone a top professional like Magnus.

[@mohdatharansari4662]

Magnus is great talent and should be respected I think he needs special treatment His absence in chess circuits will have irreparable damage Administrators .please solve the problem with tact and special consideration

[@sudarshan273]

Should he have been treated differently just because he is magnus? Would magnus have behaved differently if he were not magnus?

[@Naimka2002]

Like the philosophy

[@vd.se.17]

He must behave differently, if he was in the lead position of the tournament.

[@jonegeland5036]

He is already treated differently lol. Always plays at the number 1 table for one. Has his own lounge etc. Fide took a stand that they are going to regret here. Magnus Carlsen isnt bigger than chess, but he is bigger than FIDE.

[@Nafim-kv6rg]

It's not about pants.It's about freestyle stuff

[@rahulgaikwad6669]

FIDE is absolutely correct in this. It tries it bests to take care of every players and I feel if there are not such struggle put in front of it it will help to popularize chess in much better way then it already does.

[@JMyepes]

Excellent interview! I hope FIDE may be more flexible abour dresses code, and I hope Magnus do not get so emotional to express insults, and to see his relations with FIDE as a war. He es the greatest chess player I have seen, but also he needs to behave properly.

[@RAHULJAMWALreached]

Really? Why should he have special privileges? What is the problem in wearing proper suit to an official game? In Wimbledon they don’t even allow spectators inside if they don’t adhere to a specific dress code. Players can be thrown out if they wear anything not white. There are restaurants in the world that don’t allow people in if they don’t adhere to specific dress codes. Why would an international game event be questioned if they ask players to have a dress code? It’s such a minor thing. Magnus may be greatest chess player ever but if he can’t agree to bare minimums it’s not a good thing and shows he is getting arrogant and doesn’t care about basic things. Players getting bigger than sport is not good!

[@harnageaa]

​@@RAHULJAMWALreachedBoth him and his enemy had a shirt. Magnus gray, enemy white.The enemy had pants , magnus had jeans. he looked respectable. Sure he should've respected the rules but F them rules, so dumb. Deducting points for jeans LMAO . Deduction of money make more sense.

[@brenosantos4756]

​@@RAHULJAMWALreachedMan! It is not about the rule! It is about the desproportional punishment! He apologized and said it would change clothes the next day... with only one game left! They could just fine him continously if he doesn't change yet... instead of kicking him out! None of the players were complaining about Magnus... it was the arbiter who made a big deal out of it...

[@MJK-h1q]

Maybe fide should also have some formal trousers handy next time if someone has this issue

[@betsychristina3509]

😂

[@SujithaSujitha-h3e]

Dresscode is very important for players 👏

[@blackraven9787]

Ok i understand now, so magnus is saying championship title is mine coz i earned it so i can use. Fide says its their organisation title so they hold thd rights to it.

[@carlosdumbratzen6332]

Magnus has a case of hurt ego, but totally understandable after such an unreasonable move. He might have or might not have lost his title in the tournament if there wasnt an intervention by the arbiter. But the way they handled this couldnt have been more stupid. Deducting one point for such a small issue is definitely overstepping. Funny though how Magnus immediately took the opportunity to run out of the competition so that he can keep up his facade of being larger than human

[@lokeshgiri9302]

It is understandable that the rule is same for everyone, including Magnus. But the ruleis stupid to be honest

[@rohitkevat3271]

Yeah but it is not created just to bring down the Magnus, Magnus should have participated and criticized the rule, both things could be done together

[@rudisuli11]

Is this a championship or a fashion parade?

[@evandryhartoyosiedharta3205]

Why doesn't FIDE make a uniform from clothes, pants, to shoes for the players? If given a sanction, it would be unfair, this dress code regulation really limits people's freedom of expression