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Is a day okay dedicated to chess? Yes, International chess day falls on the 20th of July annually. It is also the day The International Chess Federation (FIDE) was founded in 1924. However, it was only in 1966 that it was first celebrated following a proposal by UNESCO. On 12th December 2019, the UN General assembly approved and recognized the day as International Chess Day. Chess enthusiasts have been celebrating their favorite board game on…