Out of Touch with Modern Times 😵‍💫: FIDE fining players for jeans or sports shoes screams "we're still living in the 19th century!" This isn't a society ball; it's a chess tournament. Time to drag those rules into the 21st century!

Focus on the Game, Not the Outfit 🎯: Chess is a battle of minds, not a fashion parade. Players should be judged by their moves, not their wardrobe. Fining for clothing is like distracting from the real chess drama with a fashion critique.

Double Standards? 🤨: If Magnus can't wear jeans, why can others wear what seems like casual attire? And if sports shoes are out for Nepo, why isn't everyone in loafers? Consistency, where art thou?

Jeans Are Literally Everywhere 🧢: Jeans are the unofficial uniform of modern humanity. Fining someone for wearing them is like fining someone for breathing air. They're comfortable, practical, and shouldn't be a chess faux pas.

Sports Shoes for Sports Minds 🧠⚡: Chess might not involve physical running, but the mental marathon requires comfort. Sports shoes are about support, not just style. Punishing comfort in mental sports? That's a checkmate of absurdity.

The Art of the Game Over Art of Dressing 🎨: Chess is an art form, and sometimes, the artist needs to dress down to think up. Fining for jeans and sports shoes is like telling Picasso he can't wear his smock.

Fines Over Focuses? 💸: If FIDE wants to fine, perhaps they should focus on unsportsmanlike conduct or cheating, not on whether someone's shoes look too sporty. It's like giving a penalty in football for the wrong shade of socks.

Player Comfort Equals Better Play 😌: Comfort can lead to better focus and, consequently, better chess. If jeans or sports shoes help players feel at ease, why hinder that with fines? It's like punishing someone for using a comfortable chair.

The Emoji Defense 😎👖: Jeans and sports shoes are practically the universal emojis for "cool and casual." Fining for this is like fining someone for being too relatable or modern. Let chess be the equalizer, not the attire.

Magnus, The Purposeful Rebel 😏: Magnus Carlsen does this on purpose, challenging the outdated norms with every denim step he takes. It's a statement, not just a fashion choice. And frankly, if FIDE is focusing on this, I won't watch what feels like a kindergarten rather than a world-class chess event.

In conclusion, while dress codes might have their place, the enforcement here seems more about control than anything else, making it a somewhat comical and outdated approach when the world of chess is moving towards inclusivity and modernity. FIDE might want to check its priorities before it checks the players' outfits. 😏🔄