AdvertisementAdvertisementFILE - 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)22 Feb 2025 03:37AM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInRead a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST NEW YORK: Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is turning his controversial denim into some greens - 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 US$200 fine while refusing to change his pants.While the tournament's governing body agreed to loosen the dress code, Carlsen is parting with his infamous britches.Chess fanatics and #JeansGate followers now have the chance to own Carlsen's pair of size 32 regular-fit Corneliani jeans. The auction is scheduled to end Mar 1. Listed as pre-owned but in “good” condition on eBay, the pants' highest offer was US$8,100 as of Feb 21.Proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, a national youth-mentoring charity that carries out its mission through local chapters in neighbourhoods across all 50 states and 12 countries. According to the auction, they will be used for “youth mentorship at chess clinics, community events, and beyond, to build connection, belonging, and enrich the lives of young people through the game”.Chess-'Matter of principle': Carlsen defiant after FIDE dressing down over attireSource: APSign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST