The World's Best Chess Player Just Stormed Out of a Tournament—Over a Pair of Pants.

The World Rapid Chess Championships faced controversy when Magnus Carlsen, the world's best player, was fined for wearing jeans and subsequently quit the event. The incident sparked criticism of FIDE, the game's governing body, from other players who viewed the rules as outdated. Carlsen's actions highlighted the changing landscape of chess, where traditional formalities are being challenged by a new generation of players. [Extracted from the article]