International Chess Day | Special Edition

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A full-feature magazine for International Chess Day 2026, marking the 102nd anniversary of FIDE's founding on July 20, 1924. Covers the "Celebrate, Create, and Make a Difference" theme, FIDE's global programme of events, chess as a tool for social change, updates from the world championship circuit, a profile of Magnus Carlsen, Women's chess highlights, and how the game is played across the world.

Table of Contents

1. International Chess Day 2026 The World Plays Chessp. 2