16 Hilarious Chess Memes From The 2021 World Chess Championship

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December 8, 2021
Updated: November 18, 2023
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This article presents a compilation of funny chess memes with inspiration gotten from the 2021 world chess championship match between world champion Magnus Carlsen and challenger, Ian Nepomniachtchi.

In this match, Carlsen defeated Nepo with a wide margin to retain his title, becoming a 5-time world champion.

However, the same match brought about lots of interesting memes in the chess world. So we did a compilation of these memes for your viewing pleasure.

Sit back and get ready to chuckle…

1. So easy to judge GM moves nowadays, isn’t it?

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2. Can we see this happen? Well, he’s the GOAT…

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3. Everyone sure needs a copy of this.

4. Squeezing water out of rock….Draws are to be earned bruh.

5. Time to get the pawns rolling up the board!

6. Are we looking at Mercury or Jupiter, Dear?

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7. Effectively shooting yourself in the foot

8. Watch out for poisoned pawns!

9. Not sure this is a good strategy.

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10. Magnus, The Reaper. Nepo, Watch out!

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11. Karjakin and Caruana were heroes.

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12. Tread with caution.

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13. When the two smartest kids are arguing after an exam….

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14. Backup has arrived.

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15. Uh-Oh, Wrong way.

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16. Is Firouzja up to the task?

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Hope you guys enjoyed these chess memes. Feel free to share to your chess friends and let us know what you think.

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    • RICHARD

      Magnus, the reaper, doesn’t look grim to me. He’s smiling!

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