Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing to change out of jeans

Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by epgui on Saturday December 28, 2024 @04:22PM (#42534867)

It doesn't really matter, regardless of whether or not we agree with the rules, jeans are clearly prohibited in the tournament:

    4.10.1.3. No players with t-shirts, jeans, shorts,
    sneakers, baseball caps or inappropriate dress are allowed
    in the playing area. Any requests to wear national or
    traditional dress shall be approved by FIDE Supervisor.

Reference: https://www.fide.com/docs/regulations/wrbc_regulations_2024_...

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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by saghm on Saturday December 28, 2024 @06:56PM (#42536032)

Having bad rules written down doesn't make them immune to criticism. It's a silly unnecessary rule that shouldn't exist, and while Carlsen doesn't deserve any special treatment, being consistent in enforcing a bad rule isn't better than not having the rule in the first place.

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