Internationally, World Chess Day is celebrated on 20th July as it marks the foundation day of International Chess Federation (FIDE). In 1966, UNECSO proposed 20th July to celebrate this board game as it is one of the most widely played indoor sports around the world. The game is assumed to demonstrate remarkable resilience, adaptability and problem solving skills in its regular players.Viswanathan Anand, is an Indian chess grandmaster and a five times world chess champion. He first won his grandmaster title in the 1988 and became one of the few players who have surpassed the Elo Rating of 2800, a feat he first achieved in 2006..

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