Levon Aronian, at 42 the oldest in the tournament, scored what he described as one of the crown jewels of his career to win the $200,000 first prize at the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Grand Slam last weekend.
Magnus Carlsen's refusal to change from jeans after a prior warning resulted in his disqualification from the World Rapid Championship, showcasing a clash over dress code adherence in high-stakes chess events.