If chess is a sport, then the mind deserves its own professional chess shoes "Earlier in the day, another participant, Mr. Ian Nepomniachtchi, was also fined

If chess is a sport, then the mind deserves its own professional chess shoes "Earlier in the day, another participant, Mr. Ian Nepomniachtchi, was also fined for breaching the dress code by wearing sports shoes. However, Mr. Nepomniachtchi complied, changed into approved attire, and continued to play in the tournament," the statement added."