Magnus Carlsen Disqualified from Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship For Violating FIDE Dress Code

[@kenandbarbie-b6c]

A dress code should have been followed if he was given notice well in advance. It is an international event. If he had insufficient notice, it is the organizer’s fault.

[@hari2utube2]

One word: Attitude!

[@nonoyskieSalvil]

Yes, attitude in "reasonable rules", not in "arbitrary rules"...How about the questioning attitude of the fide?

[@TheoTugnao]

​​The rules are there period. It is a simple dress code. If players have issues with that they should resolve the issue with FIDE in a mature professional way using proper channels. And not act like a 5yr old brat having tantrums for no reason

[@TheoTugnao]

​I'm pretty sure Firstpost also has dress code. Does that mean they are unfair as well like FIDE???

[@sentback5703]

Or maybe Arrogance

[@TheoTugnao]

Correction: Carlsen was not disqualified. He walked out and quit the tournament

[@arbaz79]

The reason for this stupid rule is that FIDE has monopoly over chess.We need a alternate chess body to rival FIDE.I hope the Saudis make an alternative chess body just like they did with golf by making Liv Golf.

[@andrehunter1295]

It's evidence of stupidity when responsible inside fide demand that really Smart people have to dress up like themselves in a sport, they don't understand that people with higher IQ don't need to prove anything with clothes 🙂 Chess player's show everyone even without any clothes that they have something between their own ear's except only air, they choose modern sporty clothes that they feel comfortable in. Cheese is a good sport for everyone, you just can't kick anybody out from a competition like this because they don't follow your own clothes codes 😡

[@TheoTugnao]

On the contrary only stupid people believe that having a dress code is a stupid rule. If you think FIDE put a dress code rule so that people will look like them is more idiotic. FIDE being a "world governing body of chess" simply wants to maintain professionalism towards the game and the tournaments they are organizing. If players don't agree with that either they file a complaint and resolve this like mature individuals or better yet form another Chess organization that does not have dress code rules. Even fast food workers have dress codes. Is it ok with you seeing a crew cooking your food wearing just sandos because they say it's hot in the kitchen???

[@anondodasgupta5275]

First of all he wasnt disqualified. He withdrew. Every sport has a dress code. Wimbledon has a different dress code roo from other events. If a rule is there, you follow it else file an appeal against the rule well in advance.

[@johanmikaelsson361]

What the hell is even inappropriate with jeans?

[@rohitdalvi9361]

They probably dont wanted him to play

[@Plnb683]

He was trailing in the scoreboard also so he wanted an excuse out

[@maxenglish3328]

@@Plnb683 That’s rubbish. There’s a power play going on atm between FIDE and freestyle chess. FIDE did this on purpose to try stamp their authority down but Magnus was having none of it and walked. Watch his and Hikaru’s interviews.

[@Plnb683]

@@maxenglish3328 more like enforcing the rules, Magnus knows the rules before hand, his principles are to act like a teenage brat?

[@maxenglish3328]

@Plnb683 FIDE is antiquated now. Times change, there was nothing wrong with his attire. People and fans are there to watch chess and the best player in the world. Stupid outdated rule that will now set off a massive power play between the top players and FIDE. He told them he would change for the next day after the fine. Does FIDE pay all the chess players, or do they get their £££ from other tournaments now?

[@Plnb683]

@@maxenglish3328 fine , then why did magnus play or participate in a fide tournament to begin with? If he signed up for it, he has got to follow the rules 😂

[@TheoTugnao]

To those who think dress code rules are stupid. Tell Palki and other Firstpost reporters to just wear t-shirts and slippers while reporting the news. Like if Firstpost management has a dress code does that mean they are stupid also like FIDE?

[@Leo1964]

Jeans are business casual. Although it was against the dress code, he did not dress in a way that looked inappropriate or unprofessional unlike a t-shirt and slippers. FIDE's enforcement is also based on material and not appearance as they let another player carry on wearing trousers that looked like jeans. This makes FIDE's dress code rule stupid as rules made to set a standard for image is instead heavily enforced simply because it was the wrong type of fabric.

[@guruM23]

He was not disqualified. Magnus himself walked away...

[@timothyimani5950]

Me thinks Magnus wore decently. There're undecent clothes. Secondly, the clothes aren't the ones playing. You can't manage human beings. You manage resources. Simple leadership principles.

[@jungletraderbee]

Yeah. Also FIDE are referring professionalism and relating with dress code is a clear way of dictating terms, on the other hand promoting W*KE in France olympics & very bad we are already in a new world slavery where rich dictates & poor have to follow or exit.

[@khaino6828]

Chess has nothing to do with attire; it is not a fashion show.

[@Usr_11ijk]

Hijab is allowed for muslims to play chess?

[@Usr_11ijk]

He should be banned or send to jail...😂

[@Lariel-r9n]

It's about freeestyle chess 😅

[@patrickdoyle9369]

It's about standards.. It's not a request Mr carlson it's an order. You either dress up and stop looking like a SLOB or for go playing in FIDE the choice is yours. And it's not a negotiation, it's a notification.

[@kickass7104]

The end of an era 😎😎😎

[@lysacreationschavula8605]

So they don't wear jeans in chess, that's ridiculous 😂😂😂😂 At least it seems he wanted to make a statement

[@amelghrici3408]

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[@mizkay6621]

Didn't he know the attire..?! Searves him right..!

[@Pre4xes_]

Over a jean is crazy work. Anyway, magnus and hikaru were already targets in the trounament because fide threatend the players of a tournament. Hikaru was shadow banned in the tourny. Many of the 150 players already broke the dress code and only ian and magnus got caught thay day. Nepo calls them out. They arent fashion police, this is chess. Fide is stuck in the 1900s

[@ShyamSundaresan]

Arrogance of winner. He wishes to be treated "differently". that is it.

[@afterneet4421]

Now magnus is wrong here and yes how he behaves isnt mature but somebody in comment told me hans even wore jeans on day 1 and daniel came up with table tennis shoes...if its true then why diff rules? Where was the arbiter ? And most importantly the way they made him and nepo forfeit next round even after charging isnt fair .. did they paid attentiom to other breachers of the dress code

[@prajwalrai1251]

It's politics bro Fide dont want Magnus to launch freestyle chess they want to be the primary and only org to have dominance over chess. Such a filthy org will never be above sports

[@TrevorTurtonCoates]

So whos at fault hete

[@nonoyskieSalvil]

“Rules” should be reasonable and must have "good purpose". 1. Reasonableness: Unreasonable rules often lead to unhappiness, frustration, and even harm. Rules should be based on universal principles of fairness, justice, and respect for individual rights. Arbitrary rules often violate these principles. 2. Purpose: Rules should not be ends in themselves but rather means to achieve desirable outcomes. Rules that serve no legitimate purpose, such as promoting the common good or protecting individual rights, are considered unjust. • Rules should be grounded in reason and serve a clear, beneficial purpose. • They should not be arbitrary or overly restrictive, as this can lead to: o Violations of individual rights and freedoms o Creating a climate of distrust and resentment

[@mujassims2556]

Rightly summarized ...

[@knightrider93267]

Arrogance

[@rohitdalvi9361]

BS

[@patrickdoyle9369]

It's not a request Mr carlson it's an order. You either dress up and stop looking like a SLOB or for go playing in FIDE the choice is yours. And it's not a negotiation, it's a notification.

[@Beth-u2o]

The rule is reasonable, respecting it is the classy right thing to do. If you didn't agree with it, don't wait until an event to address it. Jesus is the only grand master....

[@vj.joseph]

The rule is not reasonable. I do not agree with it. Do not drag jesus,into humans games.

[@aspirantsurajit7524]

Arrogant attitude is sign of Fall 😂😂🎉🎉 ......He was Great ... if there is a rule it should be followed, no matter who u r

[@mujassims2556]

That rule seems completely absurd and irrelevant-might as well turn it into a fashion show rather than trying to play chess.....

[@shaffiehillary]

@@mujassims2556 what you think about the rule doesn't matter.