‘It was a bit of a farce’: Magnus Carlsen recalls infamous jeansgate controversy ahead of Las Vegas challenge

‘It was a bit of a farce’: Magnus Carlsen recalls infamous jeansgate controversy ahead of Las Vegas challenge

Magnus Carlsen has called the infamous jeansgate disqualification at the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships a “bit of a farce” ahead of his next big challenge at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas.

Magnus Carlsen opens up on the infamous jeansgate controversy. Image: PTI