What did Magnus Carlsen say to NRK in Norwegian about the withdrawal? ft. Hans Solbakken

[@palmtreegal3]

A dress code violation affecting a player's standing in the tournament is insane. I get a fine, but having to sit out a round is not a reasonable punishment

[@kneau]

I do think this time, the punishment _is_ reasonable. After being fined, Magnus was given the opportunity to correct the error. He refused. Instead of using that time to refuse, he could have changed back into slacks. I think "short walking distance from his accommodations" translates to a seven minute walk there and a seven minute walk back. In less than twenty minutes, this could have been corrected and FIDE was willing to grant him that time.

[@eutiger4789]

@@kneau blah blah blah who cares how someone is dressed for chess

[@GeorgeAlexopoulos-o7w]

"DRESS rules" are NOT Chess rules!! (they are RECENT CRAP by FIDE and CORRUPT sponsors!!) I played in INTERNATIONAL tournaments for FIVE DECADES, in TWELVE COUNTRIES and TWO CONTINENTS (We NEVER had a STUPID "Dress code"!!) FIDE is MORE politically-CORRUPT than ever!!

[@NoahVM12]

he was given time until 3 rounds. Some were fined for minor violation but it was easy for them to continue as they just had to remove their sweater before next round. In this case obviously he would have to leave the venue to change pants. Fide is being quite flexible with him and actually going out of the way to accommodate his requests. Its hard to believe magnus forgot about dress code on day 2

[@phoenixfly366]

@@kneau I'm a fide rated player and 60-70% of my games I wear jeans and there's no one who questions the dress code. They are simply targeting the top players only to make controversies atp. If magnus never entered chess trust me millions of people wouldn't even know about this chess boom. fide wouldn't be getting sponsored by google. Less revenue half of the grandmasters wouldn't even be here since the last 20 year chess boom is all because of MAGNUS and If he says he will change the next day since only one round is left Then you TAKE IT. fide is already threatning players to ban players if they participate in freestyle chess tournament to show their monopoly but there need not to have one governing body for 100's of millions of chess player who still follow 100 year old rulebook. Imagine a country didn't make rules against rape strict enough women would still be getting oppressed and tortured even publicly. We don't want that do we? there needs to be a change and it needs to be now.

[@cw9282]

Problem is FIDE is trying to enforce a monopoly. It's not just about jeans or dress code. It's about players engaging in other chess outside FIDE (namely, Freestyle) and FIDE is intimidating players. That's uncalled for. And I think Magnus did the right thing (maybe not the right moment) to stand up.

[@Nav-ya16]

Fide CEO already said they never did anything like this or threaten any players, he said that people like gukesh arjun and fabi can be asked if they ever got threats from fide for participating in Freestyle.

[@emmbee6711]

@@Nav-ya16 of course that is what he will say. You think he will admit and say - we did this because we are trying to intimidate players. LOL. Someone needs to stand up against this BS and Magnus is the best person to do so.

[@cw9282]

@@Nav-ya16 And you're going to take FIDE's CEO word as gospel? You realize he's from Israel right? The same Israel that denies there is a genocide.

[@listforwarder6179]

@@emmbee6711 You are a delusional glazer. An independent arbiter chose to enforce the dress code for all players and Magnus flouted the rules. He's a pathetic crybaby who serially quits.

[@Docarunabh]

@@cw9282 oo comeon, stop sucking up to him, he maybe the GOAT, but a sore bitter loser and what he says about principle is just his EGO talking

[@steveo.111]

Dress code violations in chess are like parking tickets. If there is a fine so be it, but preventing him from playing unless he changed right away? Absurd.

[@DC-zi6se]

Ian changed his clothes. Magnus decided to be a diva.

[@swamiabhedananda4147]

@@DC-zi6seYeah just because Ian complied doesn’t mean all others should. Stupid Fide. I hope these egoistic monopolistic fide goes bankrupt. Idiotic people care about the formality rather than actual Chess.

[@Aaaaaaaaaa5934]

Magnus stated that he forget and would change more appropriate clothes later tomorrow. Should fined him instead

[@robadagamers]

@@DC-zi6se That's not the point of Steve's comment. Read again.

[@toSirius]

@@robadagamers just the truth....

[@shebin4146]

The "jeans" part couldn't be any more trivial. I mean if you are that concerned, fine him but making a player like Magnus sit out a round is just beyond me. I guess he did the right thing standing up for himself.

[@royprovins7037]

I guess the rules apply to everyone but him.

[@panda4247]

but it was explicitly in the rules of the tournament that 1st violation results in a fine and next results in a forfeiting of the subsequent game... So yeah, he got the fine and since he refused to change, he was forfeited... FIDE also did the right thing not treating Magnus differently than specified in the rules... BTW the dress code is not decided by the bureaucrats (like FIDE CEO or whatever) but by the FIDE Athletes' commission (more notable players sitting there are Irina Krush, Wei Yi, Ivan Cheparinov,... - i.e. active players... so the dress code is the will of the players, not the bureaucrats, apparently) (for the record, Magnus's jeans were acceptable in my opinion (not the worn-out colour, not torn) - nice dark consistent shade... BUT the rule explicitly prohibited jeans for some reason, just as it prohibited sneakers, which Nepo changed when he was fined....)...

[@parthsavyasachi9348]

Based on what I understood from anands comment they negotiated that next round he shall change but magnus refused for that too.

[@rabarebra]

@parthsavyasachi9348 I am Norwegian. He also said in the interview with NRK (which is not brought up here) that he said they just followed the rules, and he is fine with that. He explained that he just was fed up with FIDE beforehand. This whole thing wasn't just because he refused to change clothes.

[@McCRBen]

@@royprovins7037 Stupid rules should apply to everyone.

[@ericvi3921]

FIDE CEO will probably retire sooner than he thought. Its always about the money.

[@MrSupernova111]

Kasparov thought so too. How did that work out?

[@EmoteNation]

How in the world is it about money? Magnus intentionally broke the dress code, he was told to change for the next round but he refused, How is money involved in this? Stupid people like you should stay away from chess, lay off

[@hypercubemaster2729]

​@@MrSupernova111Not even close to the same. Magnus has MAGNITUDES more pull and popularity because of the internet. Kasparov didn't have close to the influence Magnus has now.

[@kshitizyadav3174]

@@hypercubemaster2729 are you joking? kasparov was far more influential than him. Also magnus doesnt have the support of asian region as well which kasparov had

[@jeffy5044]

@@kshitizyadav3174 you will be surprised to know how much influence magnus ha sin the asian region as well

[@CM-oo3tv]

Cool! I’m on your side Magnus! FIDE is over

[@vd.se.17]

I do not think so, who knows why people are setting up free style chess as private body. May be to flow black into white.

[@athiestperson5947]

That means gukesh isn’t champion

[@ChalChitra3chitra3]

Bhola Bhala tha, seedha sadha tha.

[@The_japanese_troll]

This has nothing to do with "jeans". It's all about fide

[@Ran_Tt]

Fide are clowns. We only had 4-5 years of watching a legend play chess and winning championships . I hope this isn't truly the end 😢

[@TheMrBennito]

Freestyle chess. Great, love it. Love classical too..Magnus isn't done with chess yet. Let's take this positive, Magnus might surprise us. Many top players will back him up

[@joshua_ch]

They could just give a fine and let him continue. After the tournament you can have a disciplinary hearing or something, why make it such a big issue during the tournament ? He was wearing jeans and a decent coat, casual but normal attire. It's not like he was being provocative wearing shorts etc, to deliberately create a situation. This should have been handled better by FIDE officials and organizers. They have shown poor judgement.

[@Docarunabh]

@@joshua_ch they did, first warning was issued then fine, magnus took it on his ego, nothing else

[@Patrick-h4r8z]

Rules are rules. Why have them if they aren’t followed?

[@NoahVM12]

he was given time until 3 rounds. Some were fined for minor violation but it was easy for them to continue as they just had to remove their sweater before next round. In this case obviously he would have to leave the venue to change pants. Fide is being quite flexible with him and actually going out of the way to accommodate his requests. Its hard to believe magnus forgot about dress code on day 2

[@mareleG]

⁠@@Patrick-h4r8zeven if the rule is a total non sense you still have to bow in front of fide and obey, right? I guess you’ve never played a tournament to see how it actually works. They’re doing it only on big events where is all the media, watch up ivanchuk for example dressed up like a football coach during all his tournaments and no one gives a sh*t

[@michaelemmanuel6111]

@@NoahVM12 I know it's hard to believe but it's not impossible, yes? I mean he really could have forgotten about the dress code while preparing to show up at the venue. And then, the only time he can go change his after a round, which maybe gives them about 15 minutes break before the next round. From videos I saw, the hotel is about four minutes away from the venue, so that's 8 minutes walking distance for a to-fro trip. And then throw in the time to change, that's maybe 10 minutes total. Question is, do you really want to exhaust 10 minutes out of 15 minutes to change an outfit and then be less prepared for your next match, when this match is literally the last one for the day??? PS. Nepo was asked to change his shoes, but keep in mind that we don't know if he went back to the hotel or not. Either way, it's shoes, anyone could bring it for him to change, and he could change anywhere. Unlike having to change pants.

[@usernamevineet]

Disqualifying anyone for wearing jeans in today's day and age is totally ridiculous. I think FIDE should definitely relax the rules a bit.

[@panda4247]

I agree, but that being said, the rule was in the rulebook of the tournament upfront, and MC should not be granted a special treatment.

[@McCRBen]

@@panda4247Stupid rules should apply to everyone until changed.

[@dank2476]

For a moment, I thought it was a Hans Niemann interview.

[@tjs4859]

Magnus has been massive for chess and for FIDE. Millions of casual fans who normally dont watch chess tune in because of Magnus. Some people transcends their sport, like Messi, Michael Jordan, TIger Woods etc. They are so incredibly rare and valuable for their sport. Work with them, not against them.

[@meerak90]

Can't treat them as special!

[@dariogreggio7981]

hes not world champion in any format, nobody wants his horrible personality and nobody needs him. The Magnus era is finished that's it. Now it's about Arjun Gukesh Firouzja Abdusattorov

[@kunalsingh4418]

​​​​@@dariogreggio7981 he is still world champion in 2 formats. Also he is clearly the best player in all 3. And u might not like him, but as one can tell from vast majority of comments, almost everyone does. He is after all the living goat of chess. Idk why would u like a company like Fide over a player like Magnus. Fide pretty much does the bare minimum for chess players and their threat towards players participating in Freestyle chess was downright absurd. A lot of top players dislike Fide and for good reasons. That dress code is just another example. It's archaic. Jeans haven't been considered vulgar for like 50 years now. Just imagine the news in media. The greatest player in chess history, was banned from defending his world title in chess because he was wearing jeans? Everyone is laughing at chess world, and they should, cause it makes no sense. Do chess world championship mean so little, that for a minor offence, that even school children might not be punished at school for, is sufficient reason to give punishments tht would affect the result of our World Chess Championships. Of course people are laughing & since this would probably go down in books, everyone who reads it would laugh in future too.

[@dariogreggio7981]

@kunalsingh4418 comments are all from 1000 elo children who know nothing about chess and life, also since he won't play rapid and blitz he has lost those two titles anyway so he isnt world champ in anything. Nobody actually likes him as a person, people just think hes good at the board game thats it

[@_sayan_roy_]

Messi is nowhere near transcendental to football as Cristiano is or they are both equally transcendental. Check the actual statistics on their popularity. You seem too Americanized to not know anything beyond your country and hence you picked up Inter Miami player Messi.

[@bencaruso1346]

This is FIDE'S LOSS. SHAME SHAME SHAME ON FIDE.

[@peace2evry1]

Magnus agreed he will change the next day. He did not make any game fraud. This is a mind game and you can’t be disrupting them with rules in the middle of the day. They could’ve waited until the next with a fine penalties whichever but not with stopping him from continuing to play. This is an outright fraud and ego battle on FIDE’s front. Hence he was forced to put his foot down though it was against rules he couldn’t go against the principle of fairness.

[@shellingf]

It's indeed sad. So stupid of FIDE. It wouldn't have been a big deal, to let him finish the last round of the day in jeans, and may fined him another $200. Why being so uncooperative... Instead they indirectly disqualified him (they took his purpose of continuing the tournament).

[@panda4247]

it was in the rules of the tournament though, that one game of disobeying the dress code results in a fine, the next results in a forfeit of the subsequent game... While the rule is weird, they should not be making exceptions for Carlsen...

[@starrysky5190]

Yes it's just fine to charge him to pay the penalty.. but threatening him cannot play next round because of wearing jeans is too much.. 😢 a game should be fun for everyone, despite of his looks/appearance.. this annoys me.

[@jackslater8688]

Jeans brand and model please. I want a pair.

[@Mnnshah]

Magnus played jeans gambit.. FIDE responded with jeans gambit declined.. So no one will talk about his game quality but focus on jeans brand.. that's called distraction 😂

[@slickysaturn7243]

he won 2 out of 3 games on the day of the incident, had he been allowed to play the 3rd game he would've climbed right back up just like always....

[@Alexander-dt2eq]

Magnus got jeans sponsor coming up? maybe he told FIDE.. "Look, this jeans company me paying more than you for 1st place - so i will continue wearing it"

[@AdamRietzTV]

Magnus did the right thing. He took a bullet for the chess community here. Go Magnus! We stand beside you! 🐐👑

[@FootballFun-f8b]

Norwegians needs to stay humble ehh from next year

[@ityaboidavid2.0]

Bruh.

[@43tamal41]

It's not man city dude💀... Both are far diff topics

[@HrithikAhari29]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@furiousgaming5464]

Lol

[@norwegianhero]

If I only had a little humility, I'd be perfect.

[@maciektrybuszewski9964]

So it's not about pants, but triggering war with FIDE in any way. 🤔

[@nicolaim4275]

Likely not. It doesn't seem premeditated, but more of a 'final straw'-moment. He was fed up with them already and then they tried to shove him around.

[@00bikeboy]

Hard not to imagine his performance in the tournament had something to do with his decision.

[@McCRBen]

International games with corporate attitudes and rules based in the USA. What mechanisms are in place for the international group of players to change rules if they all agree a rule needs changing ?

[@McCRBen]

If the players make the rules about what to wear, do they also agree that disqualification is the response ?

[@Maxfr8]

He chose Fjord when he should have chosen Chevy.

[@figo88figo]

In essence, Magnus identified the narc. and once you do that, you exit all involvement, if you can, immediately. so Magnus exits, and a guy like Anand, we needs the cash, wishes to be part of issuing a TOURNAMENT ending foul , for the wrong pants? can you imagine getting kicked out of a couple of games in the finals for the equivalent of stepping on the out of bounds line? Sure Magnus could appeal and beg for mercy, but that plays into a Narcs power game. Looking forward the dirt to come out on FIDE, as in intimidation, coercion, and have a battery of lawyers look at it. and press the charges, if appropriate.

[@kneau]

Get well soon.

[@The_Judge300]

This is going to be a BIG loss for FIDE. They are going to lose VERY MANY millions without Magnus playing in any of their tournaments. And most likely they will lose Hikaru as well, losing even more millions. And many content creators are going to lose a lot as well.

[@McCRBen]

So if an International game is played in Glasgow or Sydney all competitors are required to wear national dress ?

[@LofiWurld]

What if he don’t pay the fine?? How they gonna endorce

[@cyrusatanil]

They'll take it out of any prize money they have to pay him for his participation in the tournament so far. Although, if he withdraws in this manner, I'm not so sure he'll get any of it. Not that it matters to him anyway. He's already rich.

[@obonilshikder3029]

FIDE cannot be bigger than chess. Every chess lover want to witness Magnus play.

[@royprovins7037]

It should be bigger than individual players. You don't realize why FIDE was invented in the first place. Go back and look at the history of WC matches before them

[@kristerboman4496]

I wanted to see the best chess player in the world. Now I will skip this tournament. Will the ceo survive his decision?

[@arunvasireddy4508]

I think FIDE is being misunderstood. They have done absolutely what is right for chess. 1. If any new agency comes up with a new name like 'World Chess Championship' and gets some 20 top players to play by offering great money or an incentive to compete against Magnus, it straight forward undermines the efforts of the entire Chess community that is under FIDE's umbrella. It also affects severely their ability to gather sponsors for their own championships. Would FIFA allow something like a UEFA to be called the World Cup, never. Any one who ever held a position of responsibility in an organization understands this. The only leverage FIDE has is the whip it can give to players to not play and they are right in doing so. 2. FIDE's dress code violation is very strict and feels rigid. But strict dress codes are a part of every modern sport. Why is Wimbledon played in whites? Will colors affect the players' performance? The vibe of a sport is something that sports organizations take seriously. Test Cricket is played in Whites to symbolize the classical style of the format. The dress code is open for everyone to see. Is it a bit harsh about how the players are handled - yes. It is wrong for what they are doing, absolutely not. 3. FIDE is the governing body of Chess, not Carlsen. Carlsen has no responsibility towards Chess across the world. I see this tantrum as a teenager's against a parent. He believes in his arguments and doesn't understand the perspective that comes with taking responsibility.

[@Matthew-bu7fg]

I don't think FIDE want this war. They should be pouring all their efforts into getting Magnus to sit round a table tomorrow morning and coming to a proper understanding

[@bardamu9662]

They are not that clever ... they just act as the alpha male ... comply or leave ... nothing in between ...

[@MrSupernova111]

Yes, rules are only for peasants - not for elites like Magnus. You must be an aristocrat yourself to feel as such.

[@bardamu9662]

@@MrSupernova111 This situation could have been handled more cleverly by FIDE and prevent this dramatic breakup ... They decided to act like Torquemada ...

[@MrSupernova111]

@@bardamu9662 . It might come as a surprise to you but this is not Magnus' first appearance at a world rapid event. Magnus 100% knew the rules but chose to break them anyway. This isn't about pants. This is about Magnus thinking he's above everyone else who don't have his kind of clout. What you saw today was Magnus' ego in display. Don't get it twisted.

[@bardamu9662]

@@MrSupernova111 He was wearing a decent jean ... there were no need to make it such a dramatic situation ... you should rather question the big ego of the chief arbiter ... who didn't act smart by far ...

[@doughnutsrus]

If too many top players don't play classical then the world championship loses its value

[@badplayer9507]

Magnus was the reason crowd was there... Fide will lose money now this way.

[@frodeenerstad4406]

Let us see if all will come and play in Jeans tomorrow

[@clubafricain7603]

Magnus carlsen is the hero of all the time,now is time for the kids like Gukish and the others to show up ,enjoy😂

[@swaritslife2731]

I think chess will become like cricket with only indian or asian players in future under fide. And remaining world will have their own tournaments. And same ind vs pak will happen

[@Qwefexs]

Don't worry paxtan will not exist and many other countries are there who abide by the rules!

[@vishujanmeda4495]

"Quiet, kid! Are you seriously this clueless? Do you even know anything about chess in Pakistan? It's nowhere close to the top level, and it won't be for at least another 10 years. So stop talking nonsense. And what’s this comparison to cricket? Cricket has never been about a huge number of countries, genius! Plus, chess is an individual sport-it’s not the same. Use your brain before spouting random stuff!"

[@p-ce7ly]

Nobody likes it where you guys r

[@divyaanshverma8304]

A wise man once said , Chess is only good underrated and should stay among intellectuals. Idk the wise man but this makes sense , I never particularly liked the online wave of chess with mediocre audience like other sports arriving in it.

[@swaritslife2731]

@divyaanshverma8304 I agree bro the way indians are supporting fide it's seems like they want it to become ICC with jay shah president

[@Subbaram-h8n]

FIDE INERT Magnus OvEr OcTiVe Chess left out EGO enters ?

[@brindatakley9858]

I'm all for whatever changes are required on rules , sartorial and otherwise....but let this come from the players' body in a participative way rather than an individual throwing his weight around, throwing tantrums , expecting to be mollycoddled!

[@ARJUNCHAWALE-ln8xr]

Why to participate itself if dont want to follow rules?

[@johndorian473]

Stupid rule

[@MrRazorblade999]

​@@johndorian473So what? It's still a rule and very easy to follow.

[@GeorgeAlexopoulos-o7w]

"DRESS rules" are NOT Chess rules!! (they are RECENT CRAP by FIDE and CORRUPT sponsors!!) I played in INTERNATIONAL tournaments for FIVE DECADES, in TWELVE COUNTRIES and TWO CONTINENTS (We NEVER had a STUPID "Dress code"!!) FIDE is MORE politically-CORRUPT than ever!!

[@sishan69]

He was in an lunchmeeting that took longer time than expected. He came short in time, he changed shirt and shoes, but didnt think about the trousers. Nothung to provoke anything. But fide has fights with Him before. He Said he was fed up, but very sorry for those WHO watch at home and he would disappoint them. I guess it was the drop that made the cup overflow.

[@shellingf]

Yeah, he just forgot in the rush the trousers. He was willing to wear them the next day again. It shouldn't been a big deal o.o

[@michaelworkspace]

Screw FIDE

[@GeorgeAlexopoulos-o7w]

"DRESS rules" are NOT Chess rules!! (they are RECENT CRAP by FIDE and CORRUPT sponsors!!) I played in INTERNATIONAL tournaments for FIVE DECADES, in TWELVE COUNTRIES and TWO CONTINENTS (We NEVER had a STUPID "Dress code"!!) FIDE is MORE politically-CORRUPT than ever!!

[@Linkingx2]

the dresscode itself (the one you can find online) says jeans are fine... but its not about the jeans, this is a corrupt and greedy company trying to intimidate its "workers" and being petty... trying to show who is boss - but Magnus doesnt need FIDE anymore, so he can just do his own thing. Same when your boss kicks your nuts but you have a good side hustle, you just leave. FIDE has not patent or what ever on chess - they cant dictate what he does outside their events.

[@panda4247]

While I don't agree with the rule (or its implementation... I mean, his "jeans" while they might have been from the jeans fabric, they were not the worn out colour, or the torn ones, but quite nice dark solid colour; I'd have no problem wearing those to a business meeting; in my opinion these particular jeans look much better than the jackets with the sponsor logos...), the rule was there and it was clear in the rulebook of this tournament (or rather, the rulebook of the tournament linked to the presentation of the dress code rules), which explicitly stated : - no jeans (amongst other things that were explititly stated, like sneakers, which Nepo wore, got the fine, and then changed them) - 1st infringement is $200 fine - next infringement results in forfeiting the subsequent game So the arbiter had to do what he did... And Magnus knew the rules upfront. The rules should be the same for everyone, they can't treat MC differently just because he is the best player... (and he was not that good in this tournament anyway... which in turn might have led to his bad mood and what he did ultimately) There is a place to protest against the dress code... that is before the tournament in to the players' committee (FIDE Athletes' Commission) that agrees on the dress code...

[@brindatakley9858]

Pushing the envelope...

[@debasishdebbarma7529]

Dekhen dada, Amar kotha oilo gia jodi rule follow na koren teile kemne hoibo,sobkhane ki nijer moto koron jay ni he ? Apnei kon

[@lacivertumutkazankaya2042]

It is unreasonable to believe that FIDE would suffer significant consequences as a result of this situation; even the combined efforts of the top 10 players in the world would not suffice to bring such an outcome to fruition. However, in my view, FIDE’s actions in this matter constitute an abuse of power. Issuing a fine should have been the extent of their intervention. If the situation is truly intolerable for FIDE, they could impose a fine for each round, though even this could negatively impact a player’s psychological state. Refusing to pair any player over a debatable dress code-let alone a player of Carlsen’s stature-is inappropriate. The claim that sufficient time was given to change attire is, in my opinion, entirely unconvincing. Fining a player during a high-stakes chess event already places undue pressure on them, and escalating this further demonstrates poor governance. While Carlsen may engage in questionable practices, this instance does not fall into that category from my perspective.

[@peace2evry1]

Don’t play politics with Players. Let them focus on playing. That should be the rule no.1

[@brindatakley9858]

One question is Magnus forever? No... I'm afraid not....and so it should be..... There will be greater players coming up in future that will always be.. Chess is and will be the only winner!

[@rtos]

If Magnus wanted to make a statement he could have flouted the dress code on day 1 itself. But again he was the number one seed then and had an opportunity to best the tournament; however by day 2 his opportunities were dead. It does appear that Magnus is acting the Diva...

[@elihap7]

not really, ha has chances to comeback, he showed many times that he could comeback and figh for 1st place. with the last round forfited for him. now theres no more chance

[@furiousgaming5464]

Lol

[@lirich0]

Magnus literally expressed on record that he wore jeans by mistake... your idiocy amazes me

[@dianarodio]

Причём тут заявление?!? Магнус хочет играть так, а не как ему продиктует фиде. Вот и всё!

[@Alexander-dt2eq]

how many times Magnus arrived after clock had started ticking? That behaviour is more disrespectful any jeans can ever be. FIDE could not fine him for that, but players surely do not like this behaviour. Wen Freestyle tournament kick out players for not wearing jeans :D ?

[@nolanb4165]

fide is such a trash organization haha

[@RefurbIshment-z7l]

Full war 🤙

[@tithonamweraful]

Magnus has been let down by his managers. This will give chance to Indian players to go on top and we will soon forget about Magnus and his freestyle chess.

[@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

[@ArranVid]

I am on Magnus' side here. I don't like Freestyle chess, but there is nothing wrong with wearing jeans.

[@hippomancy]

FIDE is a bs control organization and lost the participation of the best chess player in the world. is it legitimate if Magnus does not recognize your hegemony?

[@بينكرود]

we dont need u to show us those pepole we dont even care about them get us the goat back we dont love the fide thay have to change there all postion on that thing

[@figo88figo]

fines were accepted by Magnus and Nippo, and reportedly there are tons of guys with the wrong socks etc. according to Nippo. The issue is control and heavy handed narcicist covert action, with one game to play, and the fine accepted, allowing the players to come the next day with corrected attire is what any nonbnarcicist would do. it is all about power and this CEO needs to get outed for past, and important transgressions. Narcicists always overplay their hand. over confident, as if their power was a given to the end of time. FIDE brass are under the microscope now, and once the players understand, well the CEO and boys club are gone. Anand saying that a fine wasn't enough, for the most minor of violations, well, that dude needs to get the boot right now.

[@kneau]

Seven minute walk.

[@ruveixventer8255]

I fully agree with Magnus. They could have told him to dress correctly the next day. I think it is a petty rule to enforce with such vigor. Likely a case of inferiority towards the best player of all time.

[@priyankpandya9030]

I never understood the point of dress code in Individual games like who the fk cares about dress code that too in chess 😒😑. Like till you are presentable to the public who cares 😒

[@rohitshukla8006]

Everyone is like who cares about dressing ....forgetting kids...women ....and many kind of people watch the game you need to maintain dignity and pay respect to the game.....and it is not like dress code plays a huge role in chess but it has certain effect ...like evry other sport in test cricket you have to wear white ....if people start cmplng like why not red why not black .....it is like if you want you can count as much flaws as you want....

[@GuruSandirasegaram]

Well fide officials is ridiculous

[@proudindian9140]

Magnus ain't bigger than the game

[@darthbelicheck3559]

Bigger than fide

[@emmbee6711]

There was nothing wrong with his attire and any sane person would not literally enforce this stupid rule. FIDE is also not bigger than the game.

[@yashi7275]

It is not just the 'dress code-jeans' but the whole FIDE vs Freestyle Chess fiasco. Magnus wants to make chess more lucrative and audience friendly and he is the face of all speed chess and freestyle tournaments, online chess events, even chess in Olympics but FIDE isn't allowing players to participate in freestyle events. They feel it'll kind of weaken their autonomy. Moreover, almost 85% of money, sponsorships and viewership goes through because of Magnus. So, he has the power to assert and make a valid point.

[@c0d3rb4b4]

Neither is FIDE

[@gouranggehlot4896]

Neither is fide.

[@dianarodio]

Теперь, когда чемпионом стал мальчишка 18-ти лет, ФИДЕ начнёт упражняться в собственной глупости бесконечно. Магнус прав. 2018 год, СПб, рапид и блиц. На сцене Карлсена, и без того почти раздетого - в рубашке и брюках, обыскивали и общупывали при зрителях перед игровым столиком перед каждой партией. Это выглядело так унизительно, так бездарно по отношению к шахматам и к чемпиону мира по шахматам. Наконец-то, Магнус Карлсен избавится от этого гнёта бездарностей.

[@debasishraychawdhuri]

Magnus was losing so much that he decided that creating a drama to get out of the tournament was a better idea.

[@43tamal41]

Can't believe that my country men are so delutional🥲

[@uniqueway1514]

​@@43tamal41nah hes right

[@shrawanthapa1835]

So you've never seen magnus won last 9 out of 9 games and win the tournament? Or you started watching chess after your world no.5 kiddo became wc?

[@rajivrawat4776]

Bhai dont bring shame to us indians

[@yashi7275]

It is not just the 'dress code-jeans' but the whole FIDE vs Freestyle Chess fiasco. Magnus wants to make chess more lucrative and audience friendly and he is the face of all speed chess and freestyle tournaments, online chess events, even chess in Olympics but FIDE isn't allowing players to participate in freestyle events. They feel it'll kind of weaken their autonomy. Moreover, almost 85% of money, sponsorships and viewership goes through because of Magnus. So, he has the power to assert and make a valid point.

[@abd2212]

Next match day all players will put blue jeans 💀

[@Docarunabh]

Magnus' bad tournament just turned worst

[@postedbyneal]

nothing drastic happened...a toddler had a tantrum when he didn't get another piece of special treatment that wanted.

[@pias-04]

He never got any special treatment , like can you point one, or you think when he wins the trophies and gives speech infront of camera is a special treatment? No you have to earn it.

[@bardamu9662]

Chess needs champions with strong characters ... standing against the herd mentality ...

[@melmagallon6233]

Bad analogy. Toddlers blindly follow “rules” without question. Apparently the jeans rules was much more arbitrary and was called out as more of a judgement call by the arbiter. Don’t be a sheep

[@feranmiadeakin9850]

​@@pias-04he got special treatment by playing every game at board 1

[@lemonjuice5730]

@feranmiadeakin9850 he didnt tell them to make him on board 1 it's bcz of his hard-work and dedication of winning and becoming one of the Goats

[@emmbee6711]

Anyone who thinks that FIDE is in the right with this - we enforce rules consistently nonsense - is just gullible. Their agenda is clear and Magnus called them out.

[@kneau]

Oh child...

[@hide2dan]

Ruined by chief arbiter Alex Holowczak

[@Brahmaputra_]

He wasn't winning the tournament anyways. So he withdrew so that people don't see him losing to new guys. It's not they kicked you out, it's just that you withdrew. When you understand you can't just win, you leave the tournament creating some drama. It's better to die a hero rather than to see yourself becoming a loser.

[@swaritslife2731]

@@Brahmaputra_ how can u say it's just 2 rounds

[@parassharma6368]

​@@swaritslife2731He hasn't watched any tournaments before😂😂..magnus always trails in the initial rounds and does his insane comeback.. every tournament he does this

[@FlamiteAnim]

it's literally THE Magnus Carlsen. undoubtedly the BEST Chess player in the world and history, and it's not even close! You haven't even done your research.

[@arkabanerjee1091]

@Brahmaputra_ With a win in this round, and a really good day tomorrow (like 3.5 to 4 points out of 4) he would still probably win the rapid. Also clear favourite to win the blitz. I like your writing style, just that the content is garbage.

[@edwarda9403]

@@swaritslife2731 He was in 41st with a performance rating in the 2500s after round 8 when he withdrew

[@Gumudi-z1j]

Fide is so bad

[@kalharpatel4784]

People defending Carlsen have lost all sanity, Magnus is egoistic, we say "success on head" thats what happened to magnus. That's what our parents teach us all day. Ian didn't react such a way.

[@RK-wz4cc]

maybe FIDE is the egoistic ones

[@abhaysrivastava8338]

​@RK-wz4cc FIDE is a regulator - The regulator has to be just and fair for everyone. No matter who you are.

[@emmbee6711]

i think those supporting FIDE have lost the plot tbh. Supporting a corrupt , control and power hungry inefficient organization of top players opinions..great!

[@digocr]

People defending carlsen to me can only be bots, no crowd is so stupid.

[@redeyexxx1841]

​@@digocr so FIDE can threaten players to choose between them and private companies? Gtfo

[@mukkodan]

A Rule is a rule however absurd it is. I feel Magnus us doing all this because he terribly lost on day 1 and that he thinks he's doing some revolution against Fide. Fake Bravado.

[@gowthamkk2501]

Official Governing body is important for a growth of a sport. If you dont like the rule existing for many years, you should have raised concern and make Fide to change the rule. Its not right to do this drama in mid tournament. Magnus was given time but he is unwilling to change the outfit. If the step is not taken, tomorrow someone will wear torn jeans, then someone with tracks and someone will come with shorts. Ego of top rated players will kill the competition of sports if they try to break away from governing body.

[@MrSupernova111]

Absolutely! People are always looking to break the rules regardless of what they are.

[@yashi7275]

It is not just the 'dress code' but the whole FIDE vs Freestyle Chess fiasco. Magnus wants to make chess more lucrative and audience friendly and he is the face of all speed chess and freestyle tournaments, online chess events, even chess in Olympics but FIDE isn't allowing players to participate in freestyle events. They feel it'll kind of weaken their autonomy. Moreover, almost 85% of money, sponsorships and viewership goes through because of Magnus. So, he has the power to assert and make a valid point. (Maybe the timing/words could've been better.)

[@MrSupernova111]

@@yashi7275 . Magnus is at the end of this career. FIDE will be around long after Magnus is gone.

[@yashi7275]

@MrSupernova111 As an organisation-Yes. But it'll surely seek reform. The sooner, the better. Sometimes, for a change, you need someone who is a revolutionary. With changes in technology and audience preferences, it's high time there is a reform in chess too.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@yashi7275 . Reform in dress code? Ridiculous. But if Magnus was truly passionate about dress code he wouldn't wait until mid tournament to voice his concerns. This is just a diversion from his poor performance to withdraw from the event.

[@amalia_ag]

What a tragic transformation of Carlsen into a new Kasparov. He lost all respect i had for him. "Rules for thee but not for me" is typical Western hypocrisy and Magnus has just subscribed to this attitude. I have seen comments supporting him on the lines that "it is not a fashion show" or "let him play naked if he wants". Really??? There are strict rules for that in tennis and legends from Laver to Djokovic and from Margaret Court to Serena Williams followed these rules. It shows respect for the organizers, sponsors, spectators, and fellow competitors. And chess "prima donnas" - want more "flexibility". These "chess players with egos" do not understand that - no matter how talented they are - they are nothing without the sponsors and organizers, as chess is a game and that's it. Moreover, they play today more than ever but do they create much extra value? How really cares and what does it matter that all these rapid games are being played? It is a form of subsidy for the chess players due to availability of money.

[@AnuragYadav-i3v]

I dont think its all about the dress, FIDE was already frustrated with Magnus because of his participation in freestyle chess. They could have let him pay the fine and leave him with warning but to throw him out is just ridiculous. Djoko also protested against corona rules that make him leave the US open and Australian open. So, every player has something to stand up to and in this case dress code like for djoko it was corona vaccine

[@uniqueway1514]

​@@AnuragYadav-i3v bro they didn't throw him out he himself withdrew from the tournament learm a little before talking dumbass

[@AstitvaMishra-ed6fg]

These are the rules. According to the rules the player would be fined for the first violation which indeed happened Magnus was fined in the previous round . But he violated the rule a second time so he was unpaired. @@AnuragYadav-i3v

[@shree7930]

Bro,.He is Magnus,.goat player,.he told arbiter that next day he will wear whatever they want,.but forced him to wear now,.and Fine 200Dollar for Magnus,. I support Magnus bro..

[@yashi7275]

It is not just the 'dress code' but the whole FIDE vs Freestyle Chess fiasco. Magnus wants to make chess more lucrative and audience friendly and he is the face of all speed chess and freestyle tournaments, online chess events, even chess in Olympics but FIDE isn't allowing players to participate in freestyle events. They feel it'll kind of weaken their autonomy. Moreover, almost 85% of money, sponsorships and viewership goes through because of Magnus. So, he has the power to assert and make a valid point.

[@nitantom]

He is doing this because he is loosing 😅😊😂

[@sishan69]

It is not true

[@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

[@karolmetal4256]

Magnus is following Fisher, unfortunately.

[@80-80.]

More like Kasparov, breaking up with FIDE but not with Chess. In 1993 Gary Kasparov and Nigel Short of Britain said in a statement that they were setting up a new organization, the Professional Chess Association, and inviting fresh bids to stage the title match.

[@p-ce7ly]

Fide boycotting Magnus People boycottin Fide Kasparov was a more politician but as Magnus a humble guy, you can't stop your ending now fide. I predicted today is Magnus worst day ever. And now I'm predicting you guys will lose yoyr incone source and fide will be gone forever.

[@kalharpatel4784]

Magnus shouldnt have signed up for the event if he wanted to dress as he wanted.

[@sishan69]

It was not to provoke, it was not done i purpose, but I guess the world only get part of the truth. Sad rally. Peace

[@Norwegian733]

Its not about the dress code. If that was the case, Carlsen would be the childish drama queen in the wrong. It was something waiting to happen and I think Carlsen used this little annoying thing to finally break with FIDE.

[@vishalvpv]

With all due respect this guy could have been one of the best ambassadors of the game but he chooses to do this. First he does not accept the fact that he does not have it in him anymore to go through the classical championship grind and ran away from his responsibility to pass on the baton. He aslo chose to criticize the format. Ding had so many reasons to quit but he was way more courageous. Now magnus does this. First fischer then kasparov and now magnus running away from their responsibility. Instead of making the game bigger he chooses to demean it at the biggest stage. Sad. Game is bigger than any player.

[@digocr]

Well said! Go home, carlsen!

[@redeyexxx1841]

Chess is bigger than FIDE too. Why should FIDE threaten players to choose between them and private companies?

[@vishalvpv]

@@redeyexxx1841 This is lies spread by Magnus. Listen to the latest interview from ceo of Fide with Levy. Of course chess is bigger than Fide but Fide is also an important part of it which is bigger than one player. Rules are set much in advance and large majority of players follow them. Rules cannot change based on whims and fancies of one player who thinks he is bigger than he is. This player is no longer the world champion and was doing poor at best in the rapid championship.

[@darrenchen2668]

The problem is that the game at its biggest stage is dying, because you only get money through winning, and only get major sponser money through getting to the classical championship, which means for the entire history of chess, dominent players slowly killed the game. Magnus, Anish, Kasparov, FIsher, etc and future dominent chess players means the playerbase will slowly die. Imagine thats how sports worked. Take the premier league, imagine no one cared about the worse teams, and only Liverpool, City, United, Chelsea ever got money from winnning and being dominent. The other teams would go bankrupt right... thats whats happening with classical chess. Magnus proposed a new system, where its more dynamic (less memory), and shorter time forms, in order to increase viewership and subsequently increase money to weaker players (in comparison to players like Magnus), which grows Chess. But FIDE is killing the game, which is their responsibility to grow it, so if anyone is running away, its FIDE, and the task was left for someone else to do something about it which Magnus did by creating the freestyle world cup with larger prizes and got it to esports.

[@paulharris2331]

@vishalvpv He still has won more tournaments this year than anyone else and would have crushed Gukesh with his eyes closed so he's explained why he doesn't want to play and if you don't accept it then you were already biased in the first place..

[@schlechtgut8349]

Like Magnus, but it seems like a tantrum. Rules are for everyone

[@sanju95388]

Sagar , pls look in to the matter, take take take used bad words for Vishy Anand , Time stamp 04:18:58 , rapid day 2.

[@EmoteNation]

Magnus intentionally did this, he was trailing in competition, he wants to repeat 1993, so it was perfectly planned. Now he'll separate from FIDE and starts freestyle chess organisation.

[@brindatakley9858]

Pre-planned

[@sishan69]

Totally bull

[@mac-pan]

Magnus slowly transforming into Fisher

[@andreasulrich3182]

Yeah, multiple signs speaks 4 that. Niemann causa, retireing from the world championship, concentrating and pushing 960 format etc. He is goat not until the hell freezes, he ist goat as long the people love him. Dont play with peoples love magnus.

[@hitkfusionfiesta]

Petty reason!

[@rossmurray6849]

Magnus said he forgot to change out of jeans when he changed his shoes and other clothes prior to going to the venue for the first round. If that was true -- that he would have changed out of jeans if he remembered -- then taking a little time between rounds to correct his mistake would not be an issue. He clearly provoked a confrontation to justify his withdrawal from the event. And he has a history for doing precisely that in the past, i.e. Hans Niemann. He is a great chess player but a petulant brat when he thinks others don't show him the respect he deserves. I think he should start by showing some respect to other players by (1) finishing events he starts playing, and (2) showing up on time to start play on time.

[@walterbussink3143]

So you know exactly how and what Magnus thinks?? And call him a petulant brat?? Look in the mirror!

[@rossmurray6849]

@@walterbussink3143 IF he simply "forgot" to change his jeans correcting his mistake would not have been an issue. So, yes. He is a petulant, and he is so quite often.

[@bardamu9662]

Well done Magnus! ... more respect for you not following the herd mentality!

[@balijepallivskmurthy]

Respect the game and the Rules -MAGNUS FAILED and Walked out voluntarily ----It’s essentially Magnus’ gambit to exit the tournament, likely because he isn’t performing up to his usual standards-

[@GoldtreeStBach]

boycott FIDE!

[@Batman22222]

Looks like Carlsén was loóking for an excúsé to bréak awày fróm Fidé completély.....and hé jumpéd on the fírst chànce hé gót..... At thís point it's líkely thàt hé woré jeans intentionàlly to provóké.....and hàd calculàtéd whàt woúld happén.... he's toó smàrt fór it to bé unintentiónàl.... Ultimately, líke most thíngs in lífe..... it's all abóut ÉGÓ & POWÉR!!

[@Batman22222]

Nepó changéd his clothés..... Carlsén demànded specíal treatmént coz he's the Góat and biggést superstàr.....Fidé refuséd on the groúnds that rulés shóuld be sàme for everyóné..... But, the problém is Carlsén can júst walk awày coz he's got nothíng léft to wín and nothíng léft to prové ( 17 World Championshíp titlés ).....he càn kéep winníng and earníng moré fróm Non-Fidé tournaménts....as he's doné thís entiré yéar.... he's toó powérfúl at thís poínt and he's Stíll the bést playér by fàr....Fidé can't wín.... Ultimately, it's a lóss for Fidé and nót for Carlsén.....

[@gm1590]

Carlsen is special.

[@collinstjc]

This is a classical case of being stupidly in the right! Yes it may be correct to say Magnus had plenty of time. It may be correct to say that there's an official rule that disallows jeans (or in the case of Nepo a sweater with words on it) ... but is creating a huge scene when both players looked completely sharp and acceptable (the original intent behind the rules) in the best interest of chess. Do any of the spectators (many young kids) care about Nepo's sweater or Magnus's designer jeans. Does no one have the common sense to simply issue a warning, reiterate the rules, and give ALL players the opportunity to comply on the next day???? After all, this didn't come up at all yesterday or during the first rounds of the second day. A minor compromise would have given all parties the chance to save face gracefully without blowing up chess. Furthermore, why were many of the lower rated players not called out for wearing sneakers (or in some cases jeans). It's a completely unnecessary fiasco! Yes Magnus is temperamental no doubt. It's a common trait of prodigies and savants --- so what! At the same time Magnus is an incredible person, and has done everything for chess. The old guard is simply trying to flex their muscle and show they are still in charge. I hope they're happy that they were able to burn down their own tournament with strict enforcement and demonstration of their authority without exceptions. Rules are rules. They are right and incredibly stupid.

[@akom6075]

FIDE was all fun for Magnus when he had Zero world championships ,now at 5 wc its not fun anymore , that reeks of ego.

[@RollingSkyPlayer]

pretty sure he's just using this as an excuse to drop FIDE in favor of Freestyle chess

[@shikshapragati315]

So true man magnus ego is growing

[@Idc08-xv7qv]

You act like fide got nothing out of him? Lol literally every tournament where magnus goes nowadays is guaranteed viewership and sponsors.

[@80-80.]

This is not true, he boycotted his first championship, the one before he became the WC, even though he already was the best player. He complained about FIDE even back then.

[@galkanftw]

It would be nice if others band together with Magnus like everyone should have dropped out of the tournament the PLAYERS make the game what it is NOT the organizers.

[@MrSupernova111]

I dare you to walk out of your job with your co workers when you have a disagreement with your boss. Would love to see it!

[@eduardotorres158]

100% wrong! We are ashamed. There must not be such a stupid rule. That jeans is 100% Ok. That rule is imposed, but nobody agree... Fide is destroying Chess... 🤡🚨👎🔥🐴🍕🚔

[@ParamitaRay-j6x]

Too much ego there... He comes late to a lot of matches and now this.. This was bound to happen and I am not surprised.