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British Chess Magazine

12 issues per year   |  English
33 Reviews   •  English   •   Sport (Other)
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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!
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May 2025 In the May edition of BCM, we feature an exclusive interview with Levy Rozman (“GothamChess”), exploring the tensions between players, streamers, organizers and the future of the game. Editor Milan Dinic examines how chess is evolving from a battle of minds into global entertainment — and what it means for the game's future. Grandmaster Ray Keene offers a striking perspective on chess deals and diplomacy. GM Aleksandar Colovic reports on Ju Wenjun’s dominant defence of her Women’s World Championship title, and Teodora Injac’s breakthrough victory at the European Women’s Championship. Plus, we bring you the 'Trojan Horse' puzzle and remember Icelandic legend Fridrik Olafsson. For those looking to improve their game, we have puzzles, endgame studies and more. Get your copy or subscribe today!


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In the May edition of BCM, we feature an exclusive interview with Levy Rozman (“GothamChess”), exploring the tensions between players, streamers, organizers and the future of the game. Editor Milan Dinic examines how chess is evolving from a battle of minds into global entertainment — and what it means for the game's future. Grandmaster Ray Keene offers a striking perspective on chess deals and diplomacy. GM Aleksandar Colovic reports on Ju Wenjun’s dominant defence of her Women’s World Championship title, and
Teodora Injac’s breakthrough victory at the European Women’s Championship. Plus, we bring you the 'Trojan Horse' puzzle and remember Icelandic legend Fridrik Olafsson. For those looking to improve their game, we have puzzles, endgame studies and more. Get your copy or subscribe today!
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