In 2024, FIDE celebrates its centenary anniversary. Formed on July 20, 1924, in Paris, France, during the first unofficial Chess Olympiad, it became one of the first International Sports Federations.

Numerous activities are planned to celebrate throughout the year 2024, including chess festivals, exhibitions displaying historical archives, documents and chess memorabilia, FIDE 100-year Jubilee Book, tournaments, organized all around the world, online chess museum, and many others.

FIDE centenary anniversary is not just a milestone for us; it’s a celebration that every chess lover can partake in! International Chess Federation has released exclusive phone wallpapers and zoom backgrounds that encapsulate the spirit of chess and its history over the past century. This trip down memory lane features world champions, prominent personalities and amateur players, and above all of that, it features the beauty of the game.

Whether you make your phone a chess-themed work of art or turn your next video call into a FIDE100 celebration, you’ll be bringing chess with you!