Carlsen to rejoin chess championship after jeans dispute resolved

The world champion quit the tournament on Friday after being told he had breached the dress code.

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Carlsen quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York on Friday, where he was defending his title, when he was told he could not continue playing while wearing jeans.

The International Chess Federation (Fide) later said that it would relax its dress code to allow for "elegant minor deviations" from its official list of acceptable attire.

The 34-year-old has since said he will return to the contest on Monday and will continue to wear jeans when he plays.

Carlsen, a five-time chess champion, was fined $200 (£159) last week for breaching the tournament's dress code.

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