International Chess Day

Submitted by eugen on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 10:22

Today, July 20th is the anniversary of the founding of FIDE in Paris, France in 1924 and the anniversary of the International Chess Day proposed by UNESCO in 1966. Chess is the only sport which has a special worldwide celebration day dedicated to it. It is a unique game that unites people over the globe. Chess is more than just a sport, it is art, culture and science as well. FIDE, on its birthday wishes millions of chess admirers a wonderful Chess Day!
 

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