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World Chess Day

Explore the observance’s date, meaning and origins.

International observance

World Chess Day

Every year on July 20 ↗

Enjoy chess, share ideas and connect with others.

#Play #Friendship #Communication #Observances

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How did it begin?

The UN General Assembly proclaimed July 20 as World Chess Day in 2019. It marks the founding of the International Chess Federation on that date in 1924 and emphasizes dialogue and friendship through chess.

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