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Viswanathan Anand "Not Ready For FIDE Job": Magnus Carlsen's Dig After 'Jeans' Controversy

World number one Magnus Carlsen on Monday criticised senior FIDE officials, including its deputy president Viswanathan Anand, for mishandling the dress code violation issue, calling them "not grown-ups" and stating that the Indian was "not ready for the job." A couple of days after being disqualified from the Rapid event at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship for refusing to change into formal trousers, Carlsen was confirmed for the Blitz event following FIDE's decision to allow players to compete in jeans.

"Decision Seemed...": Viswanathan Anand Opens Up On Magnus Carlsen's Disqualification From Chess Event

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand said FIDE didn't want to disqualify Magnus Carlsen from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, but the Norwegian left them with no choice after refusing to follow the rules. Defending champion Carlsen was fined USD 200 for wearing jeans, which are "explicitly prohibited" under tournament regulations and when he refused the request by chief arbiter Alex Holowczak to change his attire right after the eighth round, he was disqualified. He was not paired for Round 9 of the Rapid championship, taking place at Wall Street.

"Decision Seemed...": Viswanathan Anand Opens Up On Magnus Carlsen's Disqualification From Chess Event

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand said FIDE didn't want to disqualify Magnus Carlsen from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, but the Norwegian left them with no choice after refusing to follow the rules. Defending champion Carlsen was fined USD 200 for wearing jeans, which are "explicitly prohibited" under tournament regulations and when he refused the request by chief arbiter Alex Holowczak to change his attire right after the eighth round, he was disqualified. He was not paired for Round 9 of the Rapid championship, taking place at Wall Street.

Indian Chess In 2024: D Gukesh Caps Off Watershed Year With World Championship Title After Olympiad Triumph

Indian chess has been on the upward trajectory for the past two years or so, but no one can deny that 2024 has been a year where the sport took a quantum leap. The year kicked-off with Candidates tournament in Toronto, Canada where five Indians made the cut in the open field despite the tricky qualification demands of the competition. Only eight qualify for the Candidates. While D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi made the cut in the eight-man line-up, Koneru Humpy and Vaishali Rameshbabu were part of the eight-women category.

Indian Chess In 2024: D Gukesh Caps Off Watershed Year With World Championship Title After Olympiad Triumph

Indian chess has been on the upward trajectory for the past two years or so, but no one can deny that 2024 has been a year where the sport took a quantum leap. The year kicked-off with Candidates tournament in Toronto, Canada where five Indians made the cut in the open field despite the tricky qualification demands of the competition. Only eight qualify for the Candidates. While D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi made the cut in the eight-man line-up, Koneru Humpy and Vaishali Rameshbabu were part of the eight-women category.

How Much Prize Money D Gukesh Won After Becoming Youngest World Chess Champion

India's D Gukesh created history on Thursday as he became the youngest world chess champion. Gukesh edged past the defending champion Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 by winning the 14th and last classical game of their World Championship tie in Singapore. Gukesh is now the second Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to clinch this coveted title. The 18-year-old Gukesh also dethroned Russian Grandmaster Garry Kasparov, who earlier held the record of being the youngest world champion, at the age of 22.

"I Had 11 Games...": What Viswanathan Anand Told D Gukesh After Game 1 Loss In World Chess Championship

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh etched his name in history books on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion. Gukesh, 18, beat defending champions Ding Liren of China in a thrilling decider in Singapore. Despite early setbacks, Gukesh held his nerves during the course of the 14-game tie and got a helping hand from Ding, who fumbled in the decisive 14th game after moving his Rook close to the King. Gukesh was quick to bounce on Ding's blunder, sparking wild celebrations in the Indian chess community.

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Viswanathan Anand "Not Ready For FIDE Job": Magnus Carlsen's Dig After 'Jeans' Controversy

"Decision Seemed...": Viswanathan Anand Opens Up On Magnus Carlsen's Disqualification From Chess Event

"Decision Seemed...": Viswanathan Anand Opens Up On Magnus Carlsen's Disqualification From Chess Event

Indian Chess In 2024: D Gukesh Caps Off Watershed Year With World Championship Title After Olympiad Triumph

Indian Chess In 2024: D Gukesh Caps Off Watershed Year With World Championship Title After Olympiad Triumph

How Much Prize Money D Gukesh Won After Becoming Youngest World Chess Champion

"I Had 11 Games...": What Viswanathan Anand Told D Gukesh After Game 1 Loss In World Chess Championship