Special day
International Chess Day
One game, one language — chess.
Today
When is International Chess Day?
Every year on July 20.
Worldwide
What is International Chess Day?
International Chess Day is observed on July 20, the day FIDE was founded in Paris in 1924. Chess is one of the oldest and most popular strategy games in the world, played by over 600 million people across all cultures.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #InternationalChessDay
- #ChessDay
- #Chess
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