After being disqualified in the Rapid event, Carlsen chose not to compete in the Blitz round; nevertheless, he will now return to defend his championship.
Magnus Carlsen, the world number one, will make a comeback to the World Blitz Chess Championship here after FIDE decided to permit competitors to wear jeans. This comes just a few days after he was disqualified from the Rapid event for not changing into formal pants. Due to the fact that wearing jeans was “explicitly prohibited” under the original competition regulations, the five-time world champion was fined USD 200. The chief arbiter, Alex Holowczak, disqualified the Norwegian for refusing to change his outfit prior to the ninth round.FIDE chief Arkady Dvorkovich announced the policy change, saying, “I decided to test a method that would give FIDE authorities more latitude in deciding what constitutes appropriate clothing.
“The principle is simple: it is still required to follow the official dress-code, but elegant minor deviations (that may, in particular, include appropriate jeans matching the jacket) are allowed,” Dvorkovich stated in a statement regarding X.
Carlsen had chosen to exclude himself from the Blitz section after being disqualified in the Rapid event, but he will now return to defend his crown.”FIDE is pleased to confirm that Magnus Carlsen will participate in the FIDE World Blitz Championship,” said the statement.
On Sunday, Carlsen met Viswanathan Anand, the Indian great and vice president of FIDE, on the sidelines of the tournament.
“FIDE looks forward to continuing our collaboration with Mr. Carlsen and the global chess community to enhance the conditions and atmosphere of FIDE competitions, ensuring the best possible experience for players and fans alike,” the statement said.
According to FIDE, Carlsen’s comeback to the competition will greatly benefit the sport.”The chess community is thrilled to hear this news. We are thrilled that the current World Blitz Chess Champion will be attending the eagerly awaited event in New York to defend his title and pursue another victory.” Carlsen also affirmed that he would be attending.
Carlsen said ‘Take Take Take’, “I am playing at least one more day here in New York and, if I do well, another day after that.” “We spoke extensively yesterday, and we get along well with FIDE President Dvorkovich.Carlsen stated in the interview, some of which was posted on FIDE’s X account, “Speaking to Dvorkovich and the main sponsor Turlov it did feel we could have some fruitful discussions and in the end of the day I decided to play.”
According to Viswanathan Anand, the deputy president of FIDE, the governing body had no choice but to dismiss Carlsen because the Norwegian had disregarded the rules.
