Magnus Carlsen Auctions 'Jeansgate' Pants for Charity

The chess champion's controversial jeans, worn during a rule-breaking match, are being sold to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Magnus Carlsen is auctioning the jeans that caused a dispute with the chess governing body FIDE during the 2024 Rapid and Blitz Chess World Championship in New York.
The jeans violated FIDE's dress code, resulting in a $200 fine and initial disqualification for Carlsen, before the organization relaxed its rules.
The auction, hosted on eBay, has already reached bids exceeding $8,000, with proceeds pledged to the charity Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Carlsen confirmed the jeans were worn during the match and have not been washed since, adding to their unique appeal for collectors.
The auction, dubbed 'Jeansgate,' highlights a larger debate over dress codes in professional chess and Carlsen's influence on the sport's culture.