Islamabad: World Chess Day is being observed today. Chess, known for its rich history and intellectual challenge, is celebrated globally on this day. According to Radio Pakistan, the United Nations General Assembly declared 20 July as World Chess Day on 12 December 2019. This date marks the anniversary of the founding of the International Chess Federation in Paris in 1924, recognizing the game's cultural and historical significance.
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