20 July 2019

Happy International Chess Day!

RCF President Andrey Filatov congratulates chess players.


The Russian Chess Federation congratulates all chess professionals and amateurs on the International Chess Day. We wish new victories and achievements to everybody! 

It is to be reminded that the International Chess Federation, which was established in Paris on July 20, 1924, celebrates its 95th anniversary. Our congratulations! 

RCF President Andrey Filatov congratulates all chess players on their professional holiday: 

Dear friends!

I congratulate you on the International Chess Day with all my heart! 

The popularity of chess is growing all over the world. This game has become an integral part of the lives of millions of people who can't imagine their existence without it. 

I wish you to spend this day playing chess! I wish you good luck and victories both in chess and in all other spheres of life!

Andrey Filatov,
RCF President, Head coach of the Russian national men's chess team