International Chess Day 2022; July 20th.

FORUM: ''Develop useful skills for children in their future'' International Chess Day 2022.

FIDE delegates, Dvorkovich cited the following points as his main priorities for his second term:

1) To keep improving its top events, those that are part of the World Championship cycle, like the driving force of FIDE. "Not only do they generate a large interest for the game - they are a source of income required to invest in different parts of the world where chess is being developed. That should help us to make FIDE a sustainable institution, financially stable, and independent of politics", he said.

2) To expand FIDE's online projects, seeking new partnerships and reinforcing the existing ones, "leveraging both on the strong positive image chess has earned throughout the centuries - and the ability of chess to thrive with new technologies."

3) To maintain and strengthen the support to member federations. After fulfilling the goal of waiving or reducing most of the fees, Dvorkovich expressed his intention "to send our best people to help, to train, to share best practices. We will provide chess materials and help to raise a new generation of arbiters, organizers, and coaches, as well as school instructors".

4) To keep investing in promoting women's chess. "For years, the level of female engagement stood at 10-15 percent. We already see it rising above 20% - but that is not only about the numbers. We will continue creating a friendly environment, we will provide incentives, we will engage coaches and build programs", said the President. "These initiatives must be shaped like a long-term project, rather than punctual activities."

5) To continue expanding FIDE's social programs. "We will keep promoting the idea that chess is a culture and a tool to improve our societies - more than just a game or a sport. Chess is an excellent tool to develop useful skills for children in their future, like complex problem-solving, as well as socio-emotional intelligence"

EVENTS; 44th Chess Olympiad.

Announcing Special Events To Celebrate International Chess Day 2022.

It’s that time again! July 20 marks International Chess Day, recognizing the anniversary of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) being founded on this day in 1924. To celebrate, we’ve planned a few special activities to make the day a little bit more special—and you can join in on the fun! Read on to find out what we’ve got planned.

2022 International Chess Day Activities:

24-Hour Marathon Arena

Community Streamer Program
Chess.com Global Championship Community Spotlight
Discord Trivia Event
ChessTV Schedule

24-Hour Marathon Arena

Every single second of International Chess Day will be covered with this 24-hour marathon arena, starting 12 a.m. Pacific Time. If you haven't played an arena before, now's a great time to try it out for the first time. And if you're already a veteran chess gladiator, this is your chance for glory! First place will receive a one-year Diamond membership, while second to tenth place will receive a one-month Diamond membership.

Community Streamer Program
Watching other people stream chess can be lots of fun, but why don't you give it a try yourself? Our brand-new Community Streamer feature is now live and makes it easier than ever to broadcast your stream to a chess-loving audience right here on Chess.com. Try co-streaming the ChessKid Monthly Championship (starting 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on ChessTV) on your own Twitch channel, and you might find a friendly neighborhood Chess.com staff member dropping in to say hi...
Chess.com Global Championship Community Spotlight

Ever wanted superstar chess commentator GM Daniel Naroditsky to review your brilliant moves? Now's your chance! Make sure you post your best game from the Chess.com Global Championship in this forum thread to have a chance at getting some exclusive grandmaster-level insights into your chess game.

Discord Trivia Event

Update: unfortunately the trivia session is cancelled due to illness. We still recommend joining the Chess.com Discord server to connect with likeminded chess fans from around the world!

Of course, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy International Chess Day online. Some of our favorite chess streamers will be online to help you celebrate, including GM Arturs Neikšāns covering the Biel International Chess Festival. Here’s a summary of who's scheduled to be on ChessTV tomorrow:

• Anna Cramling: 03:00 - 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CET
• GMNeiksans: 5:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CET
• GothamChess: 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CET
• GMHikaru: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time | 4:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m. CET
• BotezLive: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time - 10:00 p.m. - 01:00 a.m. CET

* Note that times and schedules may change.