Organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the postponed 2020 championship will see the reigning world champion, Magnus Carlsen of Norway, defend his title against the winner of the delayed Candidates Tournament, Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi.

The sixth game of this epic showdown between the two of the game’s finest Grandmasters will take place on the 3rd of December in Dubai Exhibition Centre, with the two players competing for a prize fund of EUR 2 million (AED 9 million).

World Chess Championship 2021

FIDE World Chess Championship 2021

The sixth installment of the epic showdown between Magnus Carlsen of Norway and Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi in the FIDE World Chess Championship.

Dubai Exhibition Centre - Audio Guide

Dubai Exhibition Center

Take in conferences and performances a mere 300 metres away from Al Wasl Plaza.

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Enjoy the serene movement of the DEC's shading element.

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Expo 2020 connects minds from around the globe. These connections are not limited to the pavilions and parks, but also extend to the vast Dubai Exhibition Centre: a new, state-of-the-art venue for conferences, concerts and more. 

Conveniently located next to the recently completed Expo 2020 metro station, with striking views of the magnificent domed Al Wasl Plaza, the DEC offers 45,000 square metres of customisable event space, 14 exhibition and multi-use halls, on-site catering, and best-in-class audio-visual resources.


A light geometric pattern decorates the DEC’s extraordinarily broad front façade, which features a giant overhanging arch over the entrance to the central plaza area, as well as sloped surfaces that seem to angle away from the entrance like a pair of wings

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FIDE World Chess Championship first chess piece move is made by Sergey Sobyanin Mayor of Moscow for Game 6 between Magnus Carlsen (R) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (L) at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) Web Image m16235

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FIDE: World Chess Championship - Match 6

In collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Community Development and the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs, this event explores key issues including accessibility, education, decent work, innovation/technology, and sport, and the need to advance accessibility and inclusion as part of our progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Realising an Inclusive Future

International Day for People with Disabilities

Explore the opportunities and challenges to shape an inclusive future for People of Determination.

Expo co-curating with the UAE Ministry of Community Development, and United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will focus on celebrating the achievements of inclusion and participation, increasing accessibility and mobility, and exploring opportunities and innovative solutions for an inclusive future for all. Through a vibrant agenda of discussions and activations, this Day will underscore the importance of leaving no one behind, and of reducing stereotypes around persons with disabilities. The theme for IDPD this year is “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.”

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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International Day for Persons with Disabilities - Specialist

Organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the postponed 2020 championship will see the reigning world champion, Magnus Carlsen of Norway, defend his title against the winner of the delayed Candidates Tournament, Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi.

The seventh game of this epic showdown between two of the game’s finest Grandmasters will take place on the 4th of December in Dubai Exhibition Centre, with the two players competing for a prize fund of EUR 2 million (AED 9 million).

Last night, Carlsen won the longest game in World Chess Championship history! Don't miss the seventh installment of this epic showdown between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi.

Ian Nepomniachtchi during the FIDE World Chess Championship Game 7 at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) Web Image m16839

Magnus Carlsen during the FIDE World Chess Championship Game 7 at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) Web Image m16837

FIDE World Chess Championship first chess piece move is made by Andrey Guryev (L2) CEO of Phosagro accompanied on the stage by Denis Manturov (R1) Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for World Chess Championship Game

Magnus Carlsen during the FIDE World Chess Championship Game 7 at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) Web Image m16836

Ian Nepomniachtchi during the FIDE World Chess Championship Game 7 at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) Web Image m16843

FIDE: World Chess Championship - Match 7

In collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Community Development, a public event to raise awareness and celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, spotlighting the UAE’s leadership role in the area, and highlighting Expo Participant best practices and success stories.

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Public event to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, spotlighting the UAE’s leadership role in the area.