"I was penalized for wearing jeans, and when I refused to change, I was fined $200 and had to forfeit a round of the tournament. This was my way of standing up for what I believe in, even if it meant withdrawing from the championships."
"The controversy sparked a lively debate among chess enthusiasts about the dress code and how chess should adapt to its increasing popularity and modern culture, post-pandemic."
"Ultimately, the International Chess Federation announced that 'elegant minor deviations' in dress would now be allowed. I was pleased with the turnaround and decided to wear jeans after all."
"Withdrawing from tournaments to make a statement has become somewhat of my trademark. This incident, although seemingly trivial, highlighted a larger issue within the chess community."
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