Starting with a bang: Chess Torch Ceremony kicks off FIDE’s centennial celebration
Starting with a bang: Chess Torch Ceremony kicks off FIDE’s centennial celebration 2024 promises to be a momentous year for chess as FIDE celebrates its 100th birthday. To commemorate this huge milestone, the year will be filled with chess activities around the world – from festivals and historical exhibitions, to special tournaments such as the […]
Celebrate FIDE100 anniversary with Downloadable Wallpapers
Celebrate FIDE100 anniversary with Downloadable Wallpapers 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 […]
The Swiss Post issues a chess stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of FIDE
The Swiss Post issues a chess stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of FIDE This year, for the second time since 1968 (Chess Olympics in Lugano), a postage stamp with a chess motif will be issued in Switzerland. The Swiss Post is issuing this on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of FIDE. The Swiss […]
FIDE100 celebrations start with lecture on Folke Rogard
FIDE100 celebrations start with lecture on Folke Rogard In 2024, the International Chess Federation will celebrate its 100th anniversary. As part of the celebrations throughout the year 2024, FIDE, chess organisers and national federations are planning numerous activities, including chess festivals, exhibitions, tournaments, and others under the umbrella of #FIDE100. Some are historical, and others […]
FIDE 100 Celebrations | Promo video
FIDE 100 Celebrations | Promo video
FIDE celebrates its centenary anniversary with a series of key events
FIDE celebrates its centenary anniversary with a series of key events In 2024, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) celebrates its centenary anniversary. FIDE was formed on July 20, 1924, in Paris, France, at the Town Hall of the IX Arrondissement of Paris (6 Rue Drouot) during the first unofficial Chess Olympiad. Fifteen delegates from all over the world signed […]