World Chess Championship Match Poster

The World Chess Championship 2021, held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre during Expo 2020 (postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic), saw reigning champion Magnus Carlsen face challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi. After five high-quality draws, Carlsen won a marathon Game 6, the longest in championship history with 136 moves. Nepomniachtchi’s play deteriorated afterward, leading to Carlsen capitalizing on several blunders to secure a decisive victory with four wins, seven draws, and no losses, thus retaining his title.
The graphic identity for the championship, including this poster, was designed by the Spanish design bureau Morillas.