Chess Champion Carlsen Returns to Tournament After Jeans Controversy

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen rejoined a major tournament after initially quitting over a dress code dispute. He was asked to change out of his jeans at the Fide World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) subsequently relaxed its dress code to allow "elegant minor deviations," including appropriate jeans. Carlsen criticized the event's handling of the situation but ultimately returned, stating his love for the tournament. The incident sparked debate about dress code rules in professional chess.