British Chess Magazine is the world’s oldest chess journal, published continuously since 1881. It appears monthly and is packed with in depth informative content about the Royal Game. You will find high quality games and analysis, reports on recent tournaments, articles and analysis about openings, interviews with famous players, authoritative and independent book and DVD reviews, instructional articles and regular features on problems and endgames. Articles about famous players present and past reveal the game’s greatest talents and rich history. BCM has a unique focus on the British chess scene while covering major news and events internationally. Readers will enjoy coverage of the important annual Hastings and Gibraltar Masters tournaments and the British Chess Championship.
BCM caters for players of all ages and strengths, from beginners to masters, and features men’s and women’s chess. BCM will help you improve your play and results - check your progress with our regular “Test Your Chess” feature written by our own International Master Shaun Taulbut. You can sharpen and test your attacking skills with our monthly “Spot the Continuation” feature.
BCM helps you find out where to buy chess books and equipment, and great pictures bring BCM to colourful life.BCM is a must read and great choice for players and enthusiasts of all ages and abilities – and makes a great present!
As a subscriber you'll receive the following benefits:
A discount off the RRP of your magazine
Your magazine delivered to your device each month
You'll never miss an issue
You’re protected from price rises that may happen later in the year
You'll receive 12 issues during a 1 year British Chess Magazine magazine subscription.
Note: Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies.
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