World Chess Day added to United Nations Observances

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  • World Chess Day added to United Nations Observances

    The International Chess Day was celebrated on July 20 since 1966. Today's resolution of the UN General Assembly officially recognized FIDE's birthday as World Chess Day.

    " A final text designates 20 July as World Chess Day, marking the date in 1924 when the International Chess Federation was established in Paris. "

    " One of the oldest and most popular mental games in history, chess is an established part of modern‑day culture. "

    https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/ga12226.doc.htm

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    • " Recognizing the important role of chess as an affordable and inclusive activity, which can be exercised anywhere and played by all, across the barriers of language, age, gender, physical ability or social status ,
    • Noting that chess is one of the most ancient, intellectual and cultural games, with a combination of sport, scientific thinking and elements of art ,
    • Acknowledging that chess is a global game, which promotes fairness, inclusion and mutual respect, and noting in this regard that it can contribute to an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding among peoples and nations , "

    " Recognizing the important role of the World Chess Federation in supporting international cooperation for chess activity and aiming to improve friendly harmony among all peoples of the world, and noting in this regard the recognition of the World Chess Federation by the International Olympic Committee as an International Sports Federation ."

    A_74_L.24_E.pdf

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