India, Dec. 27 -- Magnus Carlsen's relationship with FIDE was in the spotlight last year during the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York. The Norwegian was fined for wearing jeans and pulled out of the rapid tournament. He did return to action at the blitz tournament, where he once again courted controversy, sharing the title with Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi.

There were question marks over his participation at the ongoing tournament in Doha, but he managed to find 'some motivation' and is in action currently.

Speaking to Chess.com, he said, "First of all, I found some motivation to play and compete against the best in a world championship setting. Apart from that, it's become a tradition in Norway (to watch the World ...