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| Photo Credit: Hansani G Dissanayake |
On the sun-kissed shores of Hambantota, Sri Lanka, a family brought history and strategy to life one move at a time. In a heartwarming celebration of International Chess Day, Mr Sameera Gunasinghe took their family tradition to the next level by setting up a chess match right by the beach.
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| Photo Credit: Hansani G Dissanayake |
A Global Celebration of Chess Creativity
This beautiful moment is part of FIDE – International Chess Federation’s global initiative, encouraging chess lovers to share creative photos, stories, and unique setups for International Chess Day (July 20).
From July 10–20, players around the world are invited to host their own chess games at home, in nature, or in unusual locations and post their memories with #InternationalChessDay.
Selected stories, like this one from Hambantota, may be featured on FIDE’s global social media or during their International Chess Day YouTube broadcast.
Join the Movement
Ready to be part of the celebration?
- Host your own game
- Share your photo/video using #InternationalChessDay
- Or email your story to socialmedia@fide.com
Let’s turn every board into a story.
Let’s celebrate creativity, culture, and connection through the timeless game of chess.