India, Nov. 22 -- Magnus Carlsen reminded fans of his jeansgate controversy from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships. During the rapid tournament, Carlsen fell out with the FIDE organisers and arbiter after he arrived wearing a pair of jeans, which wasn't in accordance with the rules and regulations.

The Norwegian was also fined and warned by the arbiter. The arbiter also asked him to change his jeans, but he declined, claiming that he would do it the next day. However, Carlsen was instead expelled from later pairings on the day and was allowed to return the next day.

Carlsen responded by pulling out of the tournament, and also slammed FIDE for their organising skills. He did return for the Blitz tournament, but he once again c...