Magnus Carlsen Auctions Controversial Jeans for Charity

Chess champion's move supports youth mentorship initiatives
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Posted Feb 21, 2025 2:07 PM CST
Magnus Carlsen Auctions Controversial Jeans for Charity
Norwegian Magnus Carlsen, left, of SG Alpine Warriors plays against Poland's Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Chingari Gulf Titans during Global Chess League in Dubai United Arab Emirates, on July 1, 2023.   (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is auctioning his jeans, with proceeds going to charity. The jeans caused a dress code dispute at December's World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. Carlsen was fined $200 but refused to change his pants, resulting in a dress code change by the governing body. The jeans, a size 32 Italian luxury brand, are listed as pre-owned on eBay. As of February 21, the highest bid was $8,100. The auction ends on March 1. Proceeds will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, funding youth mentorship at chess clinics and community events. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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