So for some reason, every site BESIDES chess.com supports Fide, everyone on these forums thinks magnus was innocent.
On the jeans:
There is a strict dress code, magnus knows about it. Ian Nepo wore sports shoes, against the dress code, instead of throwing a temper tantrum like carlsen, he actually changed his shoes and competed. Carlsen was already down a point, his worst performance in decades obviously he was mad and decided to withdraw. Same with the hans niemann controversy, he had the longest win streak ever, of course he was mad and had a fit. Especially by some rando (at the time). Same with this, but he could have actually paid the fine and be let off with a warning.
Summary:
Q: Do you think fide’s dress code is stupid?
A: No. Jeans are casual wear, this is very important, they shouldn’t show up with men’s air jordan 4 retro fears and a hoodie, or a crop top and skirt, they should be showing up in suits and dress shoes but oh come on. Jeans are literally business casual. Ripped jeans I would understand though.
Q: Do you think Magnus handed the situation poorly?
A: Yes. Very. He could have just paid the fine but nope. We have another hans niemann cheating scandal but it’s not about cheating.
But considering the age ranges on this site compared to other social medias, I am not surprised that you think complaining makes you the victim.
I would like to see you pay 200$ just because you wore jeans to a chess tournament. I mean what professionalism, they should have a choice on what to wear. Obviously it should also be somewhat appropriate but jeans and sports shoes should be allowed, they are already in most local tournaments
Agreed
- Magnus is Richity Richrich! Paying $200 is nothing to him.
- You cannot compare local tournaments to the Blitz World Championship FINALS. It is a FAR more important and special occasion, thus, requiring more formal wear than mere jeans.
Doesn’t mean that someone is rich just giving money away is okay
Cool