20th of July – International Chess Day!
Bogdan Gârbea2020-10-26T09:16:31+02:0020th of July - International Chess Day! In 1966, at the suggestion of UNESCO, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) established World Chess Day, which is celebrated every year on July 20. The International Chess Federation ( FIDE ) is the governing body of chess and regulates all international chess competitions. It was founded on July 20, 1924 in Paris (France), under the motto "Gens una Sumus" (from Latin and means "We are one family") and today celebrates its 96th anniversary. In 1999, FIDE was recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a global sports organization. The International Chess Federation includes 188 member federations, being among the largest sports