International Chess Day

On July 20th, the founding of the Fédération Internationale Des Échecs (FIDES) was commemorated on 1924. The FIDES became the governing body of the game of chess, an ancient game played around the world.

Chess developed in India during the fifth century. The pieces and rules changed as the strategic game spread across continents. It also changed between classes. Only the upper class could afford to linger over a long, difficult game.' However, the merchant class would later bring the game to the majority of the population as they traveled around the world selling their wares.

Two opponents face off against each with 16 playing pieces. Eight pawns, two rooks, two knights, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, one king, and one king in each color are included in these sets. Their aim is to capture the enemy's king by a series of tactical moves..

The day honors the long history of chess and acknowledges the important role chess has played in uniting people from cultures. The game has shattered many barriers – gender, language, and cultural – simply by two people sitting down to play one of the world's most physically demanding games. –

Chess facts

It's a mental game. However, the game can come to an end as quickly as two moves
5,949. The longest known chess game in terms of number of moves is 5,9499
Checkmate comes from the Persian word Shah Mat, which means "checkmate." "The King is dead," the phrase means
In 1989, a chess match between Ivan Nikolic and Goran Arsovic in Belgrade ended in a draw. It was voted as the longest official check game and took place in 269 moves
In 1090, the playing board with the alternating light and dark squares first appeared in Europe. Today's playing board with the alternating light and dark squares first appeared in Europe in 1090

How to celebrate #internationalchessday.

To a game of chess, invite someone to a game of chess. If you want to teach someone how to play chess or ask someone to demonstrate yourself, please ask someone to show you. Prepare your skills and enter a competition to get some exercise.. Visit the World Chess Federation website. To post on social media, use #InternationalChessDay to post..