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Magnus Carlsen: Chess champion quits FIDE tournament after being told to change jeans

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Magnus Carlsen: Chess champion quits FIDE tournament after being told to change jeans

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The defending champion said he quit as a "matter of principle" after being told to change his jeans.

The defending champion said he quit as a “matter of principle” after being told to change his jeans.

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