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.

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 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.

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.