Norwegian quits chess championship after refusing to change out of jeans
Chess can often feel like a world of quiet intensity, but sometimes, even the grandmasters find themselves in unexpected scenarios. Recently, a Norwegian chess prodigy was fined $200 and warned by FIDE over attire deemed unsuitable for the game.
Whenever a stubborn Norwegian commits to staying forever in blue jeans, it will make the news here in Minot — whatever the venue!
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