Magnus Carlsen Returns to Fide Events After "Jeansgate" Penalty

Chess world number one Magnus Carlsen will play in the World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Doha next week. This marks his return to the official events of the global chess body, Fide, after a public dispute. The conflict began one year ago at the same tournament in New York. Fide penalized Carlsen for wearing jeans, which violated the dress code. He also shared the World Blitz title despite a rule requiring a single winner. Relations grew worse after Fide opposed Carlsen's proposal for his separate chess circuit. Carlsen then said he was "done" with Fide. His entry for Doha is seen as a signal of peace between the champion and the governing body.