Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi, the last challenger to world champion Magnus Carlsen, was warned for not complying with the dress code.
The Russian chess player Ian Nepomniachtchi32, surprised this Thursday when he showed up to play the World Chess Blitz (“lightning”) in Kazakhstan with a very particular shirt.
The clothing of the last challenger of Magnus Carlsen wink at Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team world champion in Qatar 2022: “What are you looking at silly? go over there“can be read on the chest of the Russian, with the letters of the colors light blue and white.
Yes, Nepomniachtchi appeared to compete with the phrase that the captain made popular when he addressed the Dutch striker in this way Wout Weghorstfollowing a very hot penalty shootout for the World Cup quarterfinals.
In the video that was broadcast on Twitter, you can see how the grandmaster is warned by the judges, who remind him of the dress code to continue with the tournament. Nepomniachtchi, who in April will play for the world title once morest the Chinese Ding Lirenjust smiles mischievously at the camera.
Nepomniachtchi had just finished 14th in the rapid game World Cup, with a pace of 15 minutes per player, plus 10 seconds per move. The Russian finished with 8.5 points in 13 rounds, following 6 wins, 5 draws and two losses. And in the World Cup blitzwith a rhythm of 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move, marches 13th with 8.5 in 12. This Friday the final nine rounds will be played.
Another of the top players who caught their attention was nothing more and nothing less than Carlsen. The number one in “game-science”, which has dominated the scene for more than 10 years, He attended the tournament with shorts. It was not disobedience, but in a hurry: traffic problems made him arrive with just enough time. They quickly asked him to change to continue with the World Cup.
The 32-year-old Norwegian has just resigned his classical chess world title because he lost motivation and is looking to reach 2,900 ELO points, a mark never reached by a human.
Carlsen comes from consecrating himself rapid chess world champion, by winning in Kazakhstan with 10 points in 13 rounds. And in the World Cup blitz He is one of the five escorts with 9 units, one behind the only leader: the American Hikaru Nakamura.
Dress codes in chess
Chess has strict dress codes which are regulated by FIDE. You can’t play a tournament dressed the way you want. And violating these rules can be worth disqualification from an official tournament.
In fact, in 2017 the Ukrainian Anton Kovalevwho lived in Argentina for several years and represented the country, was suspended and might not play the third round of the World Cup for wearing checkered bermuda shorts, unleashing a worldwide scandal.
The International Chess Federation, which was founded on July 20, 1924 in Paris, establishes these rules to take care of the “good image” of this sport. The organization published its dress code for competitors and chess players on its official page.
What are the appropriate outfits to take care of the image of chess? In high-level matches, shirts, jeans, shorts, beachwear, sneakers, sportswear, caps, visors, sunglasses or shorts cannot be used. The prohibitions are the same in both sexes.
Acceptable clothing for men, according to the FIDE document, is as follows: suits, ties, dress pants, long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirts, depending on the weather, shoes and/or loafers. What is called a “business casual” style.
Women must attend the events with feminine suits, dresses, skirts, high-necked blouses, sweaters, jackets, dress pants or jeans, and flat, medium-heeled, or high-heeled shoes. Jewelry (earrings or necklaces) is allowed.
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