Magnus Carlsen just confirmed that he will leave the World Championship rapid and blitz, after being suspended (first fined, then suspended for a round) for wearing jeans, in violation of the championship dress code. In a post-interview with Norwegian TV network NRK, he seemed somewhat dejected and "fed up with FIDE".
Magnus Carlsen just confirmed that he will leave the World Championship rapid and blitz, after being suspended (first fined, then suspended for a round) for wearing jeans, in violation of the championship dress code. In a post-interview with Norwegian TV network NRK, he seemed somewhat dejected and "fed up with FIDE".
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