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> It is important to promote a good and positive image of chess. Attire worn during all phases of the championships and events should be in good taste and appropriate to such a prestigious chess event.

That’s the “objective” according to https://www.fide.com/images/stories/NEWS_2013/FIDE/Proposal_....

>>barbaz+(OP)
And we'll see if FIDE will be seen as a preserver of traditional values or out of touch with the new generation of chess players.

>>barbaz+(OP)
Yes, there is a limit in both directions. We probably would agree with disqualification a playet he showed up completely nude.

>>barbaz+(OP)
You need to keep up with the times too.

Clean jeans are normal for “smart casual” now. And the dress code shouldn’t be so prescriptive. If you can pass as “smart casual” somewhere else, should be legal.

>>hosh+98
The primary impression that most of the contemporary world has of FIDE is probably one of corruption and power games that are completely detached from the game of chess.

There are people who think that it can be reformed and there are people who don't think that FIDE can improve, but certainly no one argues that its past proves its commitment to professionalism.

I'd say you'd be hard-pressed to find a worse performing global sport federation.

>>fwn+Q21
That puts a different tone to their justification that the dress code is meant to promote professionalism and be a good representative for chess!

>>fwn+Q21
How do you spell FIFA?