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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by booleandilemma on Saturday December 28, 2024 @08:08AM (#42530800)
It's a game of concentration, and what you wear could affect people's concentration. Better to just stick to a dress code.
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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by jfengel on Saturday December 28, 2024 @09:15AM (#42531179)
Man, it would be weird if they showed up covered in patches like a NASCAR driver or pro poker player.

I'm usually not one to stand on formality but that does feel kinda gross.

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