Magnus Carlsen confirmed his return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, stating, 'I'll be playing at least one more day here in New York.' He expressed enthusiasm for playing blitz chess to give fans a chance to see him.
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich expressed regret over the escalation of the situation related to Carlsen's dress code breach, acknowledging Carlsen's role in the sport's elevation, saying, 'It is unfortunate that...some feeling this is disproportionate'.
Carlsen emphasized his intention to wear his preferred jeans, indicating a firm stance on personal attire, saying, 'As a principle, I will definitely play in jeans tomorrow.' This highlights his commitment to comfort and self-expression while competing.
Following discussions with Dvorkovich and the main sponsor about the incident, Carlsen felt the discussions could lead to a better understanding, stating, 'It did feel we could have some fruitful discussions and... in the end, I decided to play.'
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