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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by barbazoo on Saturday December 28, 2024 @05:32PM (#42535417)
> It is important to promote a good and positive image of chess. Attire worn during all phases of the championships and events should be in good taste and appropriate to such a prestigious chess event.

That’s the “objective” according to https://www.fide.com/images/stories/NEWS_2013/FIDE/Proposal_....

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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by 2muchcoffeeman on Saturday December 28, 2024 @07:36PM (#42536265)
You need to keep up with the times too.

Clean jeans are normal for “smart casual” now. And the dress code shouldn’t be so prescriptive. If you can pass as “smart casual” somewhere else, should be legal.

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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by hosh on Saturday December 28, 2024 @06:41PM (#42535922)
And we'll see if FIDE will be seen as a preserver of traditional values or out of touch with the new generation of chess players.
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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by fwn on Sunday December 29, 2024 @07:05AM (#42539437)
The primary impression that most of the contemporary world has of FIDE is probably one of corruption and power games that are completely detached from the game of chess.

There are people who think that it can be reformed and there are people who don't think that FIDE can improve, but certainly no one argues that its past proves its commitment to professionalism.

I'd say you'd be hard-pressed to find a worse performing global sport federation.

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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by hosh on Monday December 30, 2024 @10:50PM (#42556252)
That puts a different tone to their justification that the dress code is meant to promote professionalism and be a good representative for chess!
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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by bookofjoe on Saturday January 04, 2025 @11:54AM (#42595870)
How do you spell FIFA?
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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by Seattle3503 on Saturday December 28, 2024 @07:16PM (#42536157)
Yes, there is a limit in both directions. We probably would agree with disqualification a playet he showed up completely nude.
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