Carlsen refused to follow rules, left us with little choice: Viswanathan Anand
Viswanathan Anand, Deputy President of FIDE, has addressed the controversy surrounding Magnus Carlsen’s withdrawal from the World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2024. The five-time world champion explained that FIDE had no option but to un-pair Carlsen after he refused to adhere to the tournament’s dress code rules. The issue arose on Day 2 of the…