Canadian chess grandmaster Anton Kovalyov entered the FIDE World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday wearing the same plaid shorts he wore two years ago at the tournament. But this time, his wardrobe choice caused the 25-year-old trouble after the new tournament organizer, European Chess Union President Zurab Azmaiparashvili, allegedly began bullying the player over his lack of long pants. I decided to leave.”I wanted to wait a little till I calm down, but I'm tired of seeing lies everywhere. Under FIDE wardrobe rules, which the World Cup tournament follows, shorts are not expressly prohibited, although players are expected to maintain a “dignified appearance” at all times. He defeated Varuzhan Akobian in the first round before upsetting former World Champion Viswanathan Anand in the second.

Source: Washington Post September 09, 2017 22:18 UTC