British Chess Magazine is the world’s oldest chess journal, having been published continuously since 1881. Appears twelve times per year.
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From London 1927 to Samarkand 2026 - BCM’s September issue is on the @FIDE Chess Olympiad: how it became chess’s true world stage. Written by @GMAlexColovic
#ChessOlympiad
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In the new issue of BCM, we talk with Timur Turlov
@TurlovforChess - entrepreneur, President of the KazChess and candidate for FIDE President.
What would he change? How can technology transform chess? And what is the future of chess?
Plus Tournament reports, games and analysis!
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Vladimir Kramnik is suing New In Chess for defamation in Amsterdam on 18 August over an article in New In Chess 2025/08.
The case is saddling us with expensive legal costs. Please support independent chess journalism by subscribing to New In Chess Magazine here: newinchess.com/magazine.
In the July BCM we look at the place of classical chess in a faster age and what that means for the players.
Also: Pragg’s Norway Chess triumph, Duchamp’s chess & art, Harry Grieve’s GM title, tribute to Jimmy Adams, and the usual Problem World, Quotes & Endgame Studies.
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For the first time in eight years, FIDE is guaranteed to have a new president. Three strong candidates and three well-funded campaigns.
It is natural to focus on personalities, but I hope this campaign becomes a genuine debate about the future of chess.
♟ Three Presidential Tickets Submitted to FIDE Office Ahead of 2026 Elections
Today at 18:00 CEST, the nomination period for the 2026 FIDE Presidential Election officially closed.
Before the deadline, the FIDE Office received three presidential tickets (listed in alphabetical order by the presidential candidate):
▪️ Mr. Jan Henric Buettner for President and Mr. Malcolm Pein for Deputy President;
▪️ Mr. Wadim Rosenstein for President and Mr. Gordon Tang for Deputy President;
▪️ Mr. Timur Turlov for President and Mr. Viswanathan Anand for Deputy President.
In accordance with Article 21 of the FIDE Electoral Rules (Election of the President and Deputy President), the Electoral Commission (ELC) will now conduct a preliminary examination of the submitted candidacies and approve the list of valid presidential tickets. The approved list will be published on the FIDE website and made available to all Member Federations.
As part of this process, the ELC will verify that each application contains all information and declarations required under Article 5.2 of the Electoral Rules and that all eligibility requirements set out in Article 4.1 have been satisfied.
The 2026 FIDE Presidential Election will take place on 26 September 2026 during the FIDE General Assembly in 🇺🇿 Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Each Member Federation represented at the General Assembly is entitled to one vote.
@JanHBuettner @WadimRosenstein @TurlovforChess
If you know - you know 😉
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The May issue of British Chess Magazine is out - and it is a full 2026 Candidates Special. A deep dive into one of the most dramatic turning points in modern chess.
Inside:
- Grandmaster analysis
- Critical turning points
- Annotated games
- The stories behind the scores
& more!
The April issue of British Chess Magazine is out now.
Inside: can football make chess mainstream, Ding Liren's vief of chess after the title, and Bodhana Sivanandan’s remarkable rise.
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Here's the cover of our newest issue! Inside: Tata Steel, the drama surrounding the Hastings tournament, reactions to Judit Polgár's Netflix story, Paul Keres profile, "bad" openings wisdom & more classics! Order here: britishchessmagazine.co.uk/s…
The January 2026 issue of BCM is out now. Main story: "The Era After Carlsen: The New Generation of Chess Champions" with GM Aleksandar Colovic's deep analysis of the style and approach to chess in the new generation. Order here: britishchessmagazine.co.uk/s…
BCM Editor @MilanDinic1 writes why 2026 could be a game-change for chess. Plus Vidit Gujrathi's break, London Classic thrills, tributes, puzzles & more in our January issue. Essential read!
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Our December issue is out!
Teenage sensation Javokhir Sindarov's Goa World Cup triumph, Team FIDE's Linares dominance, England's Batumi analysis by GM Colovic, reports from UK events, chess history with Napoleon and Editor's note on why print chess endures. Cozy up with BCM!
The November issue of is out! 💥 We dive deep into the most transformative month in modern chess history. What is the Total Chess World Championship Tour? The inside story on @FIDE_chess & @NorwayChess radical plan to crown the 'complete' champion.
BCM INTERVIEW: Meet 10-yo British prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan! She talks about focus, her family, and ambition.
Also, @GMAlexColovic takes a look back at the USA vs. INDIA match: Was the exhibition match entertainment, degradation, or the future of chess?
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There are not many people in the world who manage to achieve so much before turning 30. Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky will forever be among them.
A tribute to GM Daniel Naroditsky by BCM Editor @MilanDinic1
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Our October issue is out!
🤯 FIDE Grand Swiss SHOCKS! Get the inside story on Anish Giri's 'fairy-tale' win & Matthias Blübaum's German breakthrough. Plus: GM Keith Arkell's speaks about his career and challenges. All the drama in the new October issue!
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Nice - a new World Championship concept in chess! The Total Chess World Championship Tour that demands a champion prove themselves across three disciplines, including a new format - fast classic. A huge, innovative step that perfectly complements the classical title.
♟🤩 Norway Chess Launches New World Championship – Approved by FIDE
The new championship, titled the Total Chess World Championship Tour, will consist of four events each year and crown a combined champion across three disciplines – Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz chess. “We expect this to become one of the most prestigious events in the entire chess Calendar,” says Kjell Madland, CEO of Norway Chess and of the new championship.
Key Highlights:
▪ A brand-new World Championship format in chess, organized by @NorwayChess, has been officially approved by the International Chess Federation, FIDE.
▪ The Total Chess World Championship Tour will crown an overall champion across three disciplines: Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz. The winner will be crowned FIDE World Combined Champion.
▪ The tour will consist of four tournaments per year in various global cities.
▪ Minimum $2.7M annual prize pool across the Tour ($750k per event for the first three events; $450k for the Finals), plus performance bonuses.
▪ A pilot tournament is planned for fall 2026, with the first full championship season in 2027.
🔗 Read more: fide.com/norway-chess-launch…
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📓Now Available:
British Chess Magazine – September 2025, Volume 145.
Immerse yourself in the latest insights, commentary, and stories from @BCMChess.
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🚨 Out Today! 🚨 The September issue of British Chess Magazine! Our cover story is an exclusive interview with @DanielRensch, co-founder of @chesscom, on his extraordinary new memoir "Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life".
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"I felt that if I didn't tell my story, how could I expect anyone else to ever do the same?" - @DanielRensch
Read the exclusive interview in which the @chesscom co-founder talks about his life story and chess, including about the Carlsen-Niemann saga. britishchessmagazine.co.uk/s…