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.

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Carlsen’s outfit choice made headlines during the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship when tournament officials asked him to change his jeans to comply with dress code regulations.