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Viswanathan Anand opens up on Carlsen's disqualification from chess event

NDTV Sports | 29/12/2024 09:05 AM | Click to read full article
Five-time world champion Anand said FIDE didn't want to disqualify Magnus Carlsen from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, but the Norwegian left them with no choice after refusing to follow the rules. Defending champion Carlsen was fined $200 for wearing jeans, which are "explicitly prohibited" under tournament regulations. When he refused the request to change his attire after the eighth round, he was disqualified.