2019 in chess

Major chess events that took place in 2019 include the Tata Steel, Shamkir Chess, Grenke Chess Classic and Norway Chess, all won by World Champion Magnus Carlsen.
Events.
December 12 – The United Nations General Assembly approves a resolution designating July 20 as "World Chess Day", marking the date of the establishment of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Paris on July 20, 1924.