Play The 24-Hour International Chess Day Arena!
Not sure how to celebrate International Chess Day? Join thousands of other Chess.com users in our 24-hour arena from 12 a.m. PT to 12 p.m. July 20!
The tournament will be played at Chess.com's most popular time control, 10|0.
What is an arena?
Arenas on Chess.com are a fast, fun format all about earning as many points as you can in the allotted time.
- Finish a game? Get paired right away!
- Come and go as you please; you can join late, leave, and come back as desired.
- Earn 1 point for a draw, 2 points for a first win, 3 for a second win in a row, 4 for a third win in a row, and 4 for each consecutive win thereafter.
- Most points in 24 hours wins.
The top scorer in our International Chess Day Arena will win a one-year diamond membership. Second and third place will each win a three-month diamond membership.
The dedicated arena players can win diamond memberships!
What is International Chess Day?
On July 20, 1924, FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs or the World Chess Federation) was founded at the eighth summer Olympic games.
July 20 has been celebrated as International Chess Day since 1966, when it was officially recognized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Chess players and clubs around the world organize events on this day to share their appreciation for our beloved game.
FIDE's motto is Gens una sumus: We are one people.
