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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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.
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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.
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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 now: The 07 issue of British Chess Magazine!
Inside:
– World Rapid & Blitz Teams in London 🇬🇧
– Norway Chess 2025: Carlsen under pressure
– @GMAlexColovic on emotion as an unseen opponent
– @GM_RayKeene on Alekhine: The Russian Sphinx
– 3rd Cambridge Open, 4NCL finale & more
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"Is today’s chess boom rooted more in entertainment than in the game itself?"
A good question from the upcoming May issue of @BCMChess
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My dear friend @MilanDinic1 in life-size. Apart from ocassional gigs as press officer at chess events, Milan is also the editor of @BCMChess.
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Boris Spassky, one of the greatest chess players of all time and a true gentleman of the game, has passed away. My dad knew him, and I had the honor of meeting him (and Fischer!) in Belgrade and Sveti Stefan in 1992. I was only six, but remember a bit.
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Magnus Carlsen withdraws from the World Rapid and Blitz after refusing to change his jeans, which are prohibited under tournament regulations. (A rule which has been in place for several years now.) It's a shame when jeans cost you a World Championship title.
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Today the preparation consists of using the engine to see what the others know and are expected to know, and then to use it to discover less well-trodden paths.
From my upcoming article for @BCMChess on chess preparation.
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Our May issue is out and it's a special one, featuring an exclusive BCM interview with the winner of the 2024 Candidates - Gukesh D!
Order here: britishchessmagazine.co.uk/s…
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Urgent visa appeal to the Canadian Government regarding the FIDE Candidates Tournament
The most prestigious tournament in the chess world, the FIDE Candidates, which will determine the challengers for the World Champion title in both the Open and Women’s Categories, is set to take place from April 3 – 22 in Toronto, Canada. This is the first time in the history of chess that the most prestigious tournament is due to be hosted in Canada, recognizing the country’s growing role in the chess world.
Regrettably, players from various countries worldwide, who submitted their visa applications few months ago, have not yet received any updates on their status. With only a month remaining till the FIDE Candidates Tournament, there are grave concerns about the timely arrival of the players to Toronto.
Recognizing the popularity of the game in the country, and its growing role in the chess world, we kindly ask the Canadian Government for support in urgently addressing this matter. Ensuring the safe and timely arrival of players is crucial for the success and integrity of the FIDE Candidates Tournament and for promoting Canada as a host of the most important chess tournament of the year, which will be followed by millions of spectators worldwide.
@CitImmCanada @MarcMillerVM
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I just finished writing a 25-page long preview on the @FIDE_chess #FIDECandidates in addition to the game analyses.
Get your copy of @BCMChess and read it in the upcoming March issue.
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I am writing a preview for the upcoming #FIDECandidates tournament for @BCMChess, which will be published in the March issue.
So, who do you think will win?
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Hi everyone! Our December issue is out!
Get your copy here (even better - subscribe and get a Christmas discount!):
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More from the December issue - below #chessthread
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Hi everyone! Still looking for that right Christmas present? Here's a good chess idea (+ a great deal!):
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Our August issue is out! Read the first part of the exclusive in-depth interview with @MagnusCarlsen father, Henrik (including exclusive pictures from Magnus' childhood). Also in the issue: Hou Yifan speaks on chess and China, and more! Subscribe now!
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Always a pleasure to contribute to the oldest chess magazine in the world!
Hello everyone! Here's the cover of our January issue!
We bring you the inside story from the WRB in Almaty about what was happening around the chessboards. @GMAlexColovic looks at what lies ahead for world and UK #chess in 23 and more.
Get your copy here:
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Russian Arkady Dvorkovich has been reelected as President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). A convincing victory: 157 votes vs 16 for his opponent, the Ukrainian GM Baryshpolets. While this isn't surprising for the chess world, it is surprising given everything else.
Former Russian deputy prime minister Arkady Dvorkovich was re-elected for a second term as president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Sunday, defeating a Ukrainian who had criticised him over Moscow's actions in Ukraine. reut.rs/3df6gDv