Magnus Carlsen auctions his 'forbidden jeans'

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he’s selling them for charity
The Norwegian chess grandmaster announced this week that he is auctioning off the Italian luxury brand jeans that started a dress code dispute at December’s World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. Carlsen ultimately quit the New York competition after accepting a $200 fine while refusing to change his pants.
Magnus Carlsen's Infamous Jeans Auctioned for Charity
World-renowned chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is auctioning off his controversial jeans, worn during a chess tournament dispute, to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The auction, attracting bids over $8,
Magnus Carlsen puts 'forbidden jeans' from Jeansgate scandal up for auction; price reaches $8,000
Magnus Carlsen is auctioning the ‘forbidden jeans’ that led to the infamous ‘Jeansgate’ scandal at the World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2024 in New York. Carlsen has listed the item on eBay and the proceeds will go to a charity.
Chess legend Magnus Carlsen puts 'forbidden jeans' up for auction
Magnus Carlsen auctions his famous jeans, worn during the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. Bids reach $8,000, with proceeds going to Big Brothers Big Sisters charity.
Magnus Carlsen gets absurd eBay bid for unwashed ‘jeansgate’ pants
Magnus Carlsen placed his “forbidden” FIDE-worn jeans on eBay for his fans to bid on. The profits will be donated charity.
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World No. 1 Chess star Magnus Carlsen puts 'forbidden jeans' up for auction
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen auctioned off the jeans that led to his disqualification from a round in the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships due to a dress code violation. Despite initial frustration,
Want Magnus Carlsen’s ‘forbidden jeans’? You can own it if you have around Rs 7 lakh (at least)
Listed as "Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen's #JeansGate Jeans", the apparel is currently going for $8,000 after 35 bids
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