International Chess Day celebrated on July 20
International Chess Day is an annual chess celebration held on July 20. Players, clubs, and organizations from around the world create and participate in events on International Chess Day to celebrate this remarkable game, Chess.com reports.
International Chess Day is a worldwide celebration for chess which is sponsored by FIDE, the International Chess Federation. FIDE's motto is "Gens una sumus," which is Latin for "We are one family." International Chess Day is a great way to celebrate that sentiment and to promote and show appreciation for the beloved game throughout the world.
International Chess Day is celebrated on July 20 every year because that is the day when FIDE was founded in 1924.
The idea for the International Chess Day was first proposed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It was first celebrated in 1966 after FIDE established the event. The UN General Assembly unanimously approved a resolution recognizing the International Chess Day in 2019.