Magnus Carlsen: Chess champion quits FIDE tournament after being told to change jeans

The defending champion said he quit as a "matter of principle" after being told to change his jeans.

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The chess great had been defending his titles at the Fide World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York when officials made the request.

The grandmaster said he had offered to change his trousers for the next day, but was fined and told he needed to change immediately.

The chess federation (Fide) said its dress code regulations were designed to "ensure fairness and professionalism for all participants".

Carlsen is a high-profile figure in chess who has attracted some controversy in recent years.

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