A festival was held at VDNKh on International Chess Day

20.07.2024 17:22

On Saturday, July 20, Moscow celebrates International Chess Day.

We will talk about a festival that took place within the framework of this festival.

International Chess Day was celebrated at VDNKh in Moscow. Details are reported by TASS .

It is noted that at the specified location people were able to enjoy the prepared program, which included a number of events.

It is also known that from the morning people had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a chess game. Tables and large chess sets were prepared for people.

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Photo: © TUT NEWS

In addition, the program included an exhibition of thematic drawings prepared by children. It could be seen near the entrance to the festival.

Those who wished were also able to take part in a blitz tournament, listen to a lecture and a speech by a grandmaster.

Since 1966, people have celebrated International Chess Day. This holiday was created thanks to the International Chess Federation.

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources