The player’s shock withdrawal prompted the International Chess Federation to relax a dress code that penalized him for ...

In response, the International Chess Federation decided to relax its dress code rules slightly, now allowing for appropriate jeans paired with matching jackets. With the dress code adjusted ...

Chief Arbiter enforced the rules, leading to his disqualification ... particularly given Carlsen's previous criticisms of the chess body. However, Anand dismissed any such suggestions, stating ...

World Chess champion Magnus Carlsen will no longer compete in the World Rapid or Blitz Chess Championships after violating the International Chess Federation’s dress code policy. Carlsen, who was set ...

Anand Mahindra’s post for Koneru Humpy after her chess win has gone viral. (X/@NisithPramanik, PTI) “An Indian Queen rules the board. Thank you Koneru Humpy for making us so proud. And for ...

A five-time world chess champion who was disqualified from ... in his interview - it became a matter of principle for him. "Rules are applicable to all the participants, and it would be unfair ...

Magnus Carlsen, the No. 1 ranked chess player, quit the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York on Friday after refusing ...

to ensure that our rules and their application reflect the evolving nature of chess as a global and accessible sport,” Dvorkovich said.

The pinnacle of chess has weathered its fair share of controversies in recent years, including a cheating dustup, geopolitical tension, and players’ bizarre complaints about creaky floors.

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of the jeans he was wearing, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE ...