Carlsen emphasized that he was too old to care about FIDE's dress code enforcement, stating, "I'm too old at this point to care too much. My patience with [FIDE] was not very big to begin with." His decision to accept the fine underscored a principle he held about personal expression versus institutional rules, demonstrating a growing discomfort with traditional standards imposed by governing bodies.
Hikaru Nakamura highlighted the absurdity of the situation, arguing, "I don't think there's a single player... who's not going to watch the event because Magnus is playing in jeans or his underwear or, I don't know, a Speedo." This viewpoint resonated with many in the chess community, showing that the focus should remain on players' skills rather than their attire, reflecting a modern shift in public perception of competitive standards.
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