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>>throwu+(OP)
The context in which this happened matters a lot.

There have been tensions between the FIDE organization and top players like Carlsen since the latter have been promoting an alternative chess organization around Freestyle chess (aka Chesss960), which has slightly different rules.

I.e. this is less about "dress code enforcement" and it is more about "Carlsen is fed up with the FIDE organization in general".

>>david-+BL
Also the context is Magnus wasn’t best at this tournament. He was somewhere in middle in table and had less chances of converting. He has history of throwing tantrums when on tilt (Seinqfield 2022)

>>SlonBo+FP
It is also his first Christmas after his mother's passing, so I think it is fair to say that he's under a lot of stress already.

We will see how other players react today. Will they wear jeans in protest?

>>david-+9Q
Why would you protest against enforcement of the rules that everyone was aware of and agreed to by participating?

I agree that rules against jeans make limited sense. It makes more sense to forbid worn down or shabby looking attire. But one should abide by the rules one signs up to.

>>tromp+XW
> But one should abide by the rules one signs up to.

If it's the only competition in town, and the rules are unjust, and the organisation in question considers you #1 chess player in the world… I can hardly imagine better circumstances for civil disobedience.

>>wizzwi+dY
I thought this only happened 9 or so games in?

>>sadesh+Y61
Because Magnus only appeared in Jeans after a break. He was out doing something with a sponsor or such, and came back wearing the same pants