International Chess Day 2023; July 20th.

 FORUM: ‘‘FIDE's 99th anniversary.” International Chess Day 2023. Throughout its history, FIDE has been instrumental in shaping the world of chess, and we never stop aiming for new heights, serving the game and chess community. Today we celebrate the power of chess to promote fairness, inclusion and mutual respect. Chess has found its place in the ever-changing world of modern technology. You could teach a kid how to play, as it would be easier and more rewarding for you both! But it can also be a grown-up since learning chess has beneficial effects at any age. To align with the Year of the Woman in Chess, we particularly encourage you to teach a girl how to play chess. Please share this call to action with your regional federations and chess clubs, and encourage them to share their experience on social media using the hashtags: #WorldChessDay, #Chess, #20july, so their actions can inspire others.

EVENTS: To mark the International Chess Day 2023 and the FIDE's 99th anniversary, FIDE organizes online and hybrid events and implements new technological solutions. In 2023 chess became part of the Olympic Esports Series. Next year, FIDE will celebrate its 100-year birthday. The International Chess Federation has come a long way since its first steps a century ago. For July 20th, 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. The Chess Olympiad is one of FIDE's flagship events. The Olympiad is a team competition where countries are represented by their four best players. The Olympiad reached record participation, with 186 nations represented in the open competition, plus 160 more in the Women's Olympiad. International Chess Day Activities for 2023 are the 24-Hour Marathon Arena; The Community Streamer Program; The 2023 Bullet Chess Championship (BCC) , The Chessable Festable Festival. Explore all events on the ChessTV activities Schedule.

Statements: Message from Mr. Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President on International Chess Day 2023.

The FIDE Chess in Education Commission is delighted to share the exciting news about the upcoming 9th Preparation of Teachers course.


We invite you to join us for this exceptional learning experience. Ideal for teachers, chess educators, and beginner and advanced players who have a basic knowledge of chess and experience working with children, the course will be run online in English from August 18-20, 2023. The participants will have an opportunity to take an exam to qualify for the esteemed FIDE title of School Instructor. Moreover, FIDE Chess in Education Commission offer participants who successfully complete the course a special benefit - exclusive lifetime access to the Opening Master Premium Chess Database, which currently contains more than 9.6 million official over-the-board chess games and is being updated on a monthly basis. For a comprehensive overview of the course, To secure your spot, kindly complete and submit the registration form provided here.

Please note that the deadline for applications is August 14. Given the limited number of places available (20 in total), we encourage you to register at your earliest convenience, as applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.