Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand and FIDE

Didn't want to disqualify him, but Carlsen left us with no choice: Anand
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.
Anand says Carlsen left FIDE with little choice after refusing to follow rules in World Rapid and Blitz Championships
Magnus Carlsen had been un-paired from Round 9 of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships after turning up in a pair of jeans at the venue on Day 2 and refusing to change it despite being told to do so by the FIDE Chief Arbiter.
‘Refused To Follow Rules’ – Viswanathan Anand Reacts To Magnus Carlsen Disqualification Saga
FIDE vice president Viswanathan Anand reacted on Magnus Carlsen's controversial disqualification from the FIDE World Chess and Blitz Championship.
Magnus Carlsen quits World Rapid and Blitz Championships after refusing to change out of jeans
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of the jeans he was wearing, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
Viswanathan Anand reacts to Magnus Carlsen pulling out of World Rapid And Blitz Championship: 'Refused to follow rules'
Viswanathan Anand said that Magnus Carlsen did not leave FIDE with any choice after he pulled out of the World Rapid and Blitz Championship.
Magnus Carlsen thrown out of World Chess Championship for wearing jeans, World No.1 says ‘I am pretty tired of FIDE’
World no.1 Magnus Carlsen was thrown out of the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in New York on Friday after the former world chess champion refused to change his attire despite a warning, thus violating FIDE's dress code.
Viswanathan Anand on Magnus Carlsen incident: ‘He simply refused to follow rules, left us with little choice’
Deputy president of chess’ global governing body, Viswanathan Anand, has said that Magnus Carlsen left FIDE with little choice than to un-pair the Norwegian, which led to the world no 1 exiting the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship unceremoniously on Friday.
Magnus Carlsen kicked out of World Rapid and Blitz Championship for wearing jeans; ‘Stupid principle,' says champion
Magnus Carlsen was first fined and then disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Championship for wearing jeans, which violated the FIDE dress code.
Magnus Carlsen Disqualified From World Rapid, Blitz Championships For Violating Dress Code
In a shocking turn of events, five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen was initially fined and subsequently disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship for violating the dress code.
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"Decision Seemed...": Vishwanathan 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 ...
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Magnus left us with little choice: Anand justifies FIDE's action on World No. 1
Anand has justified FIDE penalising Magnus Carlsen for wearing jeans to the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York.
'Magnus was not willing to...': Viswanathan Anand says rules are rules on jeans row at FIDE, no exceptions for World No. 1
Carlsen’s refusal to change his jeans before the ninth round resulted in his exclusion from the tournament pairings.
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Carlsen didn’t leave us any choice: Anand
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 ...
Viswanathan Anand on his bond with Gukesh: ‘He’s a fun guy, laughs a lot… we often sit and discuss chess’
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand opens up on the bond that he shares with the 18-year-old world champion, D Gukesh.
'You Ignore It': Viswanathan Anand Backs Up D Gukesh Amid Criticism After Winning World Championship
Former World Champion Viswanathan Anand backs up the newly crowned champion D Gukesh after the final match attracts a lot of ...
Viswanathan Anand Exclusive: 'Gukesh handled the setbacks well. His journey to winning chess World Championship is remarkable'
In an exclusive with Firstpost, Viswanathan Anand hailed D Gukesh’s fighting spirit and strong mental fortitude as the Indian ...
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Viswanathan Anand shares throwback photo of Gukesh: The boy who would be King
Viswanathan Anand shared an old photo of meeting D. Gukesh as a kid, celebrating his historic achievement of becoming the ...
Viswanathan Anand advises Gukesh to embrace criticism as a part of success
Legendary chess player Viswanathan Anand on Friday asked D. Gukesh to ignore those questioning the standard of the World ...