British Chess Magazine | October 2025
Our October issue brings you front-row coverage of the dramatic FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand, where Anish Giri staged a fairy-tale run to claim first place and secure a coveted Candidates spot alongside Germany’s Matthias Blübaum. We look into the
tournament's most critical moments, missed chances, and the events behind the headlines which marked this historic Grand Swiss. When it comes to the UK, GM Keith Arkell opens up in a candid BCM interview about his senior chess career, recent controversies, and his ambitions as he turns 65. From the politics of selection to the poetry of endgames, BCM hasit covered. Plus: women’s chess milestones, endgame studies, tournament reports, and more. BCM – all the chess you need!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in British Chess Magazine October 2025.