FIDE, in partnership with Lichess.org, invites chess-lovers from around the world to take part in the largest-ever Social Chess Day tournament — a 24-hour blitz marathon celebrating International Chess Day on July 20!
Event Details:
* Format: 5+3 Blitz (5 minutes + 3 seconds increment)
* Platform: Lichess.org
* Start Time: 00:00 CEST (Zurich time) on July 20
* End Time: 00:00 CEST on July 21
* Entry: Open to players of any skill level, from all time zones — join anytime and play as many games as you want!
Amazing Prizes Await!
All participants will be automatically entered into random prize draws, with a chance to win:
Exclusive experiences:
5 winners will get vouchers to attend the Opening Ceremony & Round 1 of the 2026 FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, including 2 nights of hotel stay.
Merch & Collectibles:
10 winners: €100 FIDE Merchandise Vouchers
20 winners: Limited edition “Chess Players” photography books
Train with the best:
* 1-on-1 Online Blitz Training with GM Lei Tingjie
* Group Talk (up to 50 people) with GM Nijat Abasov – motivational insights and chess prep advice
Simuls & Q&A Events:
Online simuls with top GMs
* Humpy Koneru
* Praggnanandhaa
* Vaishali Rameshbabu
* Tan Zhongyi
* Arjun Erigaisi
* Valentina Gunina (with lecture)
* Anish Giri
* Anna Shukhman (with lecture)
Q&A & Game Analysis with GM Anna Muzychuk
Be part of chess history
This is more than just a tournament — it’s a global celebration of the game we all love. Whether you play one game or one hundred, you’re part of the movement. Let’s make July 20 a day to remember!
Join here: lichess.org/tournament/fscday25
Regulations: fide.com/wp-content/uploads/FIDE-Social-Chess-Day-Tournament-Regulations-.pdf