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Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after being told to change jeans

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

World chess number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a major tournament after being told he could not carry on playing while wearing jeans. The chess federation (FIDE) said its dress code regulations were designed to "ensure fairness and professionalism for all participants". He turned up wearing a shirt, blazer, dark jeans and dress shoes and played a few rounds before being asked to change.

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