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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Barney Davis

Magnus Carlsen returns to chess tournament after jeans furore

Outfit of the day: Magnus Carlsen shows of his banned wardrobe - (Magnus Carlsen/X)

Magnus Carlsen has sensationally returned to a New York chess tournament after the governing body backed down in a row over the champion’s jeans.

The world No. 1 quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Wall Street after he was told to take off his dark jeans.

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