Carlsen and Nepo agreed to a draw after three straight draws in tiebreakers; while Ju beat compatriot Lei Tingjie.

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen says he will play at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers.

Reigning FIDE World Blitz Champion Magnus Carlsen won his 8th title on Wednesday, 1 January. In a historic feat, Carlsen decided to share the title with his opponent Ian Nepomniachtchi, making them the first twin winners of the competition.

The world’s No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially withdrawing as he refused to change out of a pair of jeans. The 34-year-old pulled out from the World Rapid Championship on Friday after breaching the dress code and opting not to change his attire.

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).

Meanwhile, the 34-year-old blamed FIDE’s vice president and Indian Chess great Viswanathan Anand, stating that he and his father had a long conversation with him and others “which generally didn’t lead anywhere.” He said, “Arbiters are basically robots who cannot think on their own.” Carlsen further added that

Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi decided to share the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship title in Wall Street, New York with nothing to separate the two, seven games into the final. ( More Sports News)

Definitely playing in jeans” says world No.1 after Fide eases dress code rules to allow for “appropriate jeans matching jacket”

The five-time world champion faced disqualification and a $200 fine after refusing to switch to formal trousers during the ninth round, as instructed by the chief arbiter Alex Holowczak.