Defending champion Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2024 on Saturday for violating FIDE’s dress code.

Magnus Carlsen was first fined and then disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Championship for wearing jeans, which violated the FIDE dress code.

Multiple-time World Champion and defending World Rapid and Blitz Championship title holder has been disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2024 happening in Wall Street, New York on Saturday.

Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships for flouting the dress code of the competition by wearing jeans and not changing it when requested.

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is off to a strong start in the World Rapid Chess Championship, tying for fifth place after five rounds with four wins. Meanwhile, Raunak Sadhwani, another Indian player,

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi opened his campaign with four wins and a solitary loss in the World Rapid Chess Championship to be tied fifth even as defending champion Magnus Carlsen endured a frustrating day,

D Gukesh will not be taking part in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York. India will be represented by Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa among other top players while Magnus Carlsen will also be there.

Arjun Erigaisi shines in World Rapid Chess Championship, tied fifth; Magnus Carlsen struggles; Sadhwani impresses by defeating Firouzja.