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National Chess Day is celebrated in the United States on the second Saturday in October. The 38th U.S. President Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. declared National Chess Day on October 9th, 1976 as part of the nation’s bicentennial celebration. Today, the day honors chess’ lengthy history and the role it has played in uniting people from all walks of life.
For chess coaches like myself, everyday is Chess Day. That said, I have made a habit of sharing a position from a game I play on National Chess Day. This year, the position I am sharing comes from a game I played against my student named Joseph earlier in the day. It’s a not too difficult mate in 2 that finishes in a pretty fashion. Enjoy…
