Magnus Carlsen returns to Blitz worlds after FIDE allows jeans

World number one Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Blitz Chess Championship after FIDEs decision to allow the players to compete wearing jeansPreviously he was disqualified from the Rapid event for refusing to change into formal trousersMagnus Carlsen was fined USD 200 for wearing jeans which was prohibited in the tournament Later he was disqualified by chief Alex Holowczak ahead of the ninth round after he refused to change his attireAnnouncing the change in policy FIDE boss Arkady Dvorkovich said I took the decision to trial an approach to provide more flexibility to FIDE officials in judgements regarding the suitability of the attireThe principle is simple it is still required to follow the official dresscode but elegant minor deviations that may in particular include appropriate jeans matching the jacket are allowed Dvorkovich said in a statement on XAlso ReadBailswitching antics return on Day 5 with Starc Yashasvi Jaiswal having a crack at it WATCH VIDEOAfter being disqualified from the Rapid event Magnus Carlsen opted out of the Blitz sections but now he will return to defend his titleFIDE is pleased to confirm that Magnus Carlsen will participate in the FIDE World Blitz Championship the statement readMagnus Carlsen had met FIDE vice president and Indian great Viswanathan Anand on the sidelines of the tournamentFIDE looks forward to continuing our collaboration with Mr Carlsen and the global chess community to enhance the conditions and atmosphere of FIDE competitions ensuring the best possible experience for players and fans alike the world body statement addedFIDE said Carlsens return to the tournament will do a lot of good for the sportThis is great news for the chess world We are delighted that the reigning World Blitz Chess Champion will be competing to defend his title and aim for another crown at the highly anticipated event in New YorkCarlsen also confirmed his participation in the eventI am playing at least one more day here in New York and if I do well another day after that Carlsen told Take Take TakeWe had a lot of discussions yesterday and we have a good relationship with FIDE President Dvorkovich Speaking to Dvorkovich and the main sponsor Turlov it did feel we could have some fruitful discussions and in the end of the day I decided to play Carlsen said during the interview a portion of which was published in FIDEs X accountFIDEs deputy president Viswanathan Anand had said that the governing body didnt want to disqualify Carlsen but was left with no option after the Norwegian refused to follow rulesWith PTI Inputs