British Chess Magazine January 2022 Edizione posteriore

The first issue of BCM in 2022 focuses on Magnus Carlsen’s victory in the Dubai match and his comments about potentially not defending the title. Grandmaster Aleksandar Colovic wrote the second part of his review of the Dubai match (the first part was published in our December issue) – providing a thorough analysis of every game, the background and the lessons and ramifications of the match. In an exclusive interview for BCM, Grandmaster and former world champion candidate, Boris Gelfand, shared his thoughts on the match and the future of Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi and chess. In connection to this topic, BCM Editor Milan Dinic looks into the next generation of chess stars who made their mark in the World Rapid and Blitz in Warsaw. Grandmaster Ray Keen focuses on the subject of extra time in chess and whether it should be provided to players. For those looking to improve their play – we have fresh problems and endgame studies as well as a new topic on the Openings for Amateurs columns.