International Chess Day: July 20

International Chess Day is being observed today globally. Each year on 20th of July, the global chess community unites to celebrate this day, commemorating the founding of FIDE in 1924. This year, FIDE launched the ‘Year of Social Chess’, an initiative dedicated to using the game as a tool for inclusion, education, empowerment, and mental well-being. The theme for International Chess Day 2025 is ‘“Every Move Counts’, which reminds us that, on the board and in life, every decision shapes our journey. From Viswanathan Anand to the new-generation prodigies, Indian chess wizards are turning the chessboard into a stage for global glory.