British Chess Magazine  |  February 2026
The February 2026 issue of British Chess Magazine is led by a major tournament report from Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2026, where Nodirbek Abdusattorov finally conquered Wijk aan Zee on his fourth attempt, while 15-year-old Andy Woodward’s Challengers triumph signalled the next wave of elite talent. IM Shaun Taulbut takes a deep-dive into the Hastings International Chess Congress 2025–26, where Alex Golding and Alexander Kovchan shared first amid growing uncertainty over the event’s finances ahead of its centenary. Also featured: a look at how the chess world has reacted to the new film about Judit Polgár, a Netflix documentary piece on her rise, and a profile of the great Paul Keres. GM Aleksandar Colovic on why “bad” openings can still teach you plenty, plus regular favourites including Problem World, Quotes & Queries, and endgame studies from the FIDE World Cup.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in British Chess Magazine February 2026.