World Chess Day
World Chess Day on 20 July celebrates chess as a game that builds goodwill, dialogue and cooperation between people.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2019
About the day
The UN General Assembly declared the day in 2019. The date marks the founding of the International Chess Federation, FIDE, in Paris in 1924.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 20 July 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Thursday 20 July 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Friday 20 July 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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