Carlsen Tapes Over Sponsor Logo at World Chess Championship Amid FIDE Dress Code Row

• Magnus Carlsen used duct tape to cover his sponsor Betby's logo during the 2025 World Rapid & Blitz Championships.
• FIDE's dress code prohibits displaying logos of "prohibited sponsors" like betting companies, which Betby is.
• Carlsen initially wore the Betby branding but covered it midway through the tournament, raising questions for FIDE.
• This incident echoes Carlsen's "jeansgate" controversy from 2024 over FIDE's dress code policies.
• Despite the controversy, Carlsen dominated, winning both the World Rapid (6th title) and World Blitz (9th title).

Why It Matters: Carlsen defied FIDE's dress code over a sponsor logo but still secured double world titles.