British Chess Magazine | September 2025
Our cover story features an exclusive interview with Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch about his new memoir, Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life, which chronicles his escape from a cult, his journey as a chess prodigy, and his philosophy of forgiveness. This issue also covers the 111th British Championship, where Michael Adams claimed his ninth
title in a generational showdown in Liverpool against a new wave of prodigies, including 11-year-olds Bodhana Sivanandan and Supratit Banerjee. Dive into expert analysis of games from the championship, explore the history of the Wing Gambit, and discover how chess can
genuinely improve your life through a report on the Smart Moves Summit. BCM – all the chess you need!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in British Chess Magazine September 2025.