International Chess Day 2024 will be marked on July 20. This annual observance is a celebration of the game that has been loved and cherished by one and all. Chess has been one of the most intriguing and unique board games that can help anyone understand and learn the rules of strategy, without the books, theories or rules. While the popularity of chess was limited to a selected few in the past, the evolution of the internet and online chess games has made it immensely popular. As we prepare to celebrate International Chess Day 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate International Chess Day and more.

When is International Chess Day 2024?

International Chess Day 2024 will be marked on July 20. This annual celebration marks the day that the International Chess Federation (FIDE) was founded, in 1924. The essence of the International Chess Day celebration is to spread the cheer and support that chess receives and encourage more people to play this classic game. This observance is marked by more than 178 countries across the world.

International Chess Day Significance

The celebration of International Chess Day was actually proposed by UNESCO and has been an annual affair since 1966. While the popularity of chess amongst the larger population has grown significantly in recent times, professional chess has been a popular sport that various countries across the world participate in. There are over 181 chess federations that come together to form the FIDE and the celebration of International Chess Day allows these countries and the members of FIDE to truly appreciate the game and speak about it.

The best way to celebrate International Chess Day is by actually playing a game with your friends or loved ones. People also enjoy participating in this game in whichever way they enjoy it - whether it is catching chess tournaments and supporting prominent players or going back to the fun and hilarious ways that chess has been popularized again - through online chess battle channels. We hope that International Chess Day helps you appreciate this game better.

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