Magnus Carlsen did not miss the opportunity to search for Fide, mocking the world chess body by referring to the controversy of the jeans surrounding his disqualification at the Fide World Rapid and Blitz 2024 championships. He remarked in a Video announcing his collaboration with Team Liquid.
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Magnus Carlsen retaliated with the International Festival of Chess, Fide, once again, but subtly with his explosive comments in a video announcing him joining the Esports giant, Team Liquid. Chess player No. 1 in the world Carlsen will be joined by the world number two Fabiano Caruana in Team Liquid for the Estports 2025 World Cup (EWC).
In the announcement video, Carlsen is seen sitting for an interview with jeans under his jacket. Before taking place on the sofa, he asks the interviewer: “Should I change?” To this, the interviewer replies: “Do not worry, we are cold enough in eSports. Welcome to Team Liquid.
Carlsen vs Fide Battle explained
Carlsen’s opening comments seem to be a subtle excavation in Fide, the World Federation of Chess, with whom it has disagreed for some time. While his major disagreement with Fide revolves around the Grand Chelem Freestyle chess tour, tensions worsened when the 34 -year -old Grand Master was disqualified from the fast world championship in New York at the end of last year For having worn jeans.
Carlsen arrived in jeans on the 2nd day of the Fide World Rapid and Blitz championships after which he was invited to change formal and was slapped with a fine of $ 200. He refused to change his jeans immediately, leading to his expulsion.
Do you want details? GOOD. I drive a Ferrari, 355 convertible. What’s new? I have a ridiculous house in the south fork. I have all the toys you might imagine, and above all, children? I am… @Teamliquid pic.twitter.com/nae8rovsuo
– Magnus Carlsen (@magnuscarlsen) February 14, 2025
Carlsen then agreed to play in the World Blitz championship after Fide has softened the rules on jeans and continued to share the title with Ian Nepomniachtchi controversially.
Carlsen and Fide recently disagreed on the plans of the Freestyle Chess Tour to use the “World Championship” for his event. However, after a prolonged dispute with Fide, the term was abandoned by the Freestyle Chess Tour, co -owner by Carlsen.
Carlsen joins the Liquid team for Esports World Cup 2025
Meanwhile, Carlsen joining the Liquid team gave the franchise a big boost before the Esport World Cup 2025. The Esports World Cup 2025 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 31 to August 3.
In addition to Carlsen and Caruana joining the Liquid team, Arjun Erigaisi (Gen.G), Ding Liren (LGD Gaming), Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Team Vitality) and Volodar Murzin (all world players) were also signed by others Esports teams.
“We signed the greatest chess player of all time in Magnus, and I could not be more delighted. This is the biggest signature in Team Liquid’s history and a dream player for any team, “said Steve Arhancet, C-PDG of Team Liquid. “There are not many athletes who transcend their game as Magnus does. He is in a class for himself, and we are honored that he chose us as a house in the era of chess. “”
Carlsen said that Rewing Team Liquid is a perfect adjustment given the stature of both parties in their respective fields.
“It’s so exciting to be part of what I think is the biggest and the best Esports team in the world. As one of the biggest names in failures myself, in partnership with the best team and a fun brand is a perfect adjustment, “he said.
Carlsen recently finished third in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Stage 1 in Germany.
