World Chess Day 2025

On July 20, 2025, the United Nations celebrate World Chess Day to honor a timeless game that blends sport, strategy, and art. Chess, played regularly by more than 605 million adults worldwide, is praised for being both accessible and a tool for fostering critical thinking.

World Chess Day also annually highlights chess’s ability to unite people across cultures and generations. It serves as a call to action for promoting the game as a means of education and international camaraderie. A good way to celebrate the day is to simply play chess.