6 Celebrities Who Use the World Chess Championship Set

6 Celebrities Who Use the World Chess Championship Set

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World Chess Championship Set has been designed for World Chess by Pentagram’s Daniel Weil back in 2013, following consultations with Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik. Since then it was the only set used in the World Chess Championship Matches. This limited edition set is also used by chess fans around the world. Here are some:

Antoine Arnault

Antoine Arnault used the World Chess Championship set in his Hand and Brain game against his wife, Natalia Vodianova, at the World Chess Club Berlin. They copulent also owns a set.


Peter Thiel 

Thiel, the founder of Palantir and PayPal, is an avid chess fan. He made the first move at the World Chess Championship Match in New York and visited the event a few times, to watch the match as well as play in a tournament at the venue.


Neil deGrasse Tyson


The famous astrophysicist and science communicator, Neil deGrasse Tyson, is not only passionate about the mysteries of the universe but also about chess. Known for his ability to simplify complex science topics, Tyson enjoys the intellectual challenge chess provides. He has used the World Chess Championship set, finding joy in the overlap between the strategy of chess and the precision required in scientific exploration.

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander Playing Chess

The Liverpool and England football star, Trent Alexander-Arnold, is recognized for his tactical thinking both on and off the field. His love for chess has helped sharpen his mental agility, and he has played with the World Chess Championship set during various exhibitions, adding to his impressive list of skills.

Hou Yifan

Hou Yifan
Hou Yifan, the most accomplished female chess player of modern times, has often used the World Chess Championship set in all of her World Chess Championship cycle matches. As a four-time Women’s World Chess Champion, Hou continues to push the boundaries of women’s chess.

Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen and the World Chess Championship Set


The World Chess Champion for over a decade, Magnus Carlsen played all of his World Chess Championship Matches with the World Chess Championship Set.