International Chess Day: 20 July

International Chess Day: 20 July

  • The International Chess Day is celebrated annually on July 20, since 1966, to celebrate one of the most ancient and most popular games in history that promotes fairness, equality, mutual respect and understanding among nations.
  • It was on this day that the International Chess Federation (FIDE) was founded, in 1924.
  • The idea to celebrate the day as the international chess day was proposed by UNESCO.
  • The theme for International Chess Day in 2022 isWomen in Chess.’

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