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‘We followed the rules, Magnus Carlsen didn’t’: FIDE deputy prez Viswanathan Anand | Chess News – Times of India

adminDecember 28, 202404 mins

Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand NEW DELHI: Five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen’s unexpected withdrawal from the World Rapid and Blitz Championships has drawn sharp reactions from across the chess community. The controversy stemmed from Carlsen’s refusal to comply with FIDE‘s dress code, which prohibits jeans at tournament venues. This defiance led to his disqualification…

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‘New York here I come’: Arjun Erigaisi clears visa hurdle for World Rapid and Blitz Championships in the US | Chess News – Times of India

adminDecember 23, 202404 mins

Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured his US visa, enabling him to participate in the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York. The tournament commences on December 26th.Erigaisi, currently ranked world No. 4, had previously appealed to the US Embassy for expedited visa processing. He needed the visa to compete against…