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National Chess Day

On the 2nd Saturday of October!

Joseph N. Aburu
5 min readAug 21, 2021
National Chess Day
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Would you love to celebrate National Chess Day? Well, we have put together all the vital information you need to prepare yourself ahead for this noble day!

National Chess Day certainly takes place on the second Saturday of October every year. And we are all ready to be part of this celebration. The purpose of this day is to motivate both individuals and groups to immerse(engage) in chess games. The participation of groups and individuals in the chess game helps to promote oneself critical thinking abilities.

This day was designed for both armature and professionals. Notwithstanding, the chess game is a game that hones or sharpens the mind, evaluates human abilities, and inspires healthy contests. The game has captured the interest of several players and spectators from across various countries. And as long as tournament and credit are involved, It will continue to thrive.

Prepare yourself ahead of this day because you wouldn't want to miss out on the feast.

History of National Chess Day

The National Chess Day was designed and later proclaimed on October 9, 1976 — by the former president of the U.S. Gerald Ford. Historically, the Chess game originated in India during the 5th century and later spread across nations…

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Joseph N. Aburu
Joseph N. Aburu

Written by Joseph N. Aburu

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