Carlsen's Shorts Controversy: Why FIDE Won't Act at World Rapid Championship

• Magnus Carlsen appeared in shorts and a t-shirt outside the venue on Day 3 of the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship.
• FIDE's strict dress code mandates formal or business-casual attire, banning shorts and t-shirts inside the playing venue.
• No action will be taken against Carlsen as he wore formal clothing (shirt, trousers, blazer) during the actual games inside.
• A previous 'jeansgate' incident led to Carlsen's withdrawal and FIDE updating its dress code to allow 'non-distressed jeans'.
• Carlsen is currently battling for the top spot in the championship with Vladislav Artemiev and Hans Niemann.

Why It Matters: Carlsen avoided FIDE action for shorts as he complied with dress code inside the playing venue.