Renowned chess player Magnus Carlsen received support from the world’s most popular YouTube creator after withdrawing from a tournament for refusing to comply with the organizers’ request to not wear jeans.
The Norwegian player, defending his FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships titles in New York, was fined for his attire and asked to change immediately.
Despite offering to change his trousers for the following day, Carlsen decided to withdraw, stating that he was too old to be bothered by such rules.
OOTD pic.twitter.com/9reOP6zuJv
— Magnus Carlsen (@MagnusCarlsen) December 28, 2024
Savage
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) December 28, 2024
MrBeast supports Carlsen on X
Carlsen then took to X, where he has a substantial following, to humorously share his ‘OOTD’, a nod to the popular ‘outfit of the day’ posts.
American YouTuber MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, was one of the many supporters who responded positively to Carlsen’s post.
Amassing millions of subscribers on YouTube and TikTok, MrBeast acknowledged Carlsen’s stance with a simple “Savage” reply.
Chess.com and Anichess, both prominent accounts in the chess community, also expressed their support for Carlsen.
Magnus Carlsen’s wealth
The incident is expected to further solidify Carlsen’s reputation as the most prominent chess player globally, contributing to his substantial earnings over his dominating career.
His partnerships with brands like Secretlab and Mastercard, along with the success of his chess training app, Play Magnus, have been lucrative ventures for Carlsen.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Carlsen’s net worth is estimated to be around £20 million, with significant earnings from sponsorships and tournament prizes.