NEW DELHI: Magnus Carlsen has reignited his long-running feud with FIDE in trademark style, firing off a cheeky yet brutal jab at the chess world’s governing body soon after his participation in the World Rapid & Blitz Championship 2025 was confirmed. The Norwegian superstar, who tops the list of 360 registered players, took to social media to remind everyone — especially FIDE — that he has not forgotten “jeansgate,” the controversy that rocked last year’s championship. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Carlsen, disqualified in 2024 for wearing jeans in violation of the federation’s dress code, was fined $200 and asked to change. Instead, he famously walked out of the rapid event before later returning for the blitz section only after FIDE softened it

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