After withdrawing from a tournament due to a dress code disagreement, Magnus Carlsen has announced his return to the World Blitz Championship following talks with FIDE.
FIDE stated its dress code ensures fairness, while Carlsen explained his withdrawal was due to a lunch meeting that affected his attire.
Carlsen's return to the World Blitz Championship comes after he was previously fined for not adhering to dress code regulations during FIDE events.
The situation highlighted the challenges for players balancing professional obligations with time constraints, leading to misunderstandings about attire.
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