World Chess Day 20 July 2020
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World Chess Day 20 July 2020
While you might have thought the UN would have been wrestling with weightier matters, they have found time to declare 20 July World Chess Day https://en.chessbase.com/post/july-20th ... -chess-day I notice it falls during the British Championships in Torquay.
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Re: World Chess Day 20 July 2020
The significance of that date being made clear in the linked articles.
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Re: World Chess Day 20 July 2020
"The resolution recognizes that as a game, promoting fairness, inclusion and mutual respect, chess can contribute to an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding among peoples."
True - I notice that every time I look at the forum.
True - I notice that every time I look at the forum.
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Re: World Chess Day 20 July 2020
I believe they say the same about football and cricket but in the real world the behaviour is exactly the opposite.