British Chess Magazine

Celebrate the quiet resurgence of chess in the UK with the August edition of British Chess Magazine. Our cover feature explores how chess is steadily regaining ground across Britain, from bustling city clubs to grassroots events in small towns. The momentum is on full display in our in-depth tournament reports: Michael Adams’ triumph at the English Open, Johan-Sebastian Christiansen’s flawless run in the Scottish International Open, and the spirited battles of the South Wales International. We also bring you the remarkable story of 10-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan, who has set a new world record as the youngest ever to achieve a Woman Grandmaster norm. For those eager to sharpen their own play, the issue is packed with practical content: GM Aleksandar Colovic’s strategic insights, intricate endgame studies, testing problems, and our much-loved “Quotes and Queries” column. Whether you’re working on your opening repertoire or polishing your tactical vision, there’s inspiration and challenge on every page. Don’t miss this essential issue! Subscribe to BCM now and be part of the game’s revival in the UK and beyond.

BRITISH CHESS MAGAZINE

MOVE BY MOVE, BRITAIN PLAYS AGAIN • QUIETLY – AND OFTEN IN SURPRISING PLACES – CHESS IS DISCOVERING DEEP AND LASTING RESERVES OF ENERGY AND RESILIENCE ACROSS THE UK

YOUTH IMPRESSES, BUT EXPERIENCE PREVAILS

A TRIUMPH FOR GRASSROOTS CHESS

BODHANA SIVANANDAN BETTER THAN JUDIT POLGAR AND HOU YIFAN! • A new milestone for the young British prodigy who became the youngest player ever to achieve a Woman Grandmaster (WGM) norm, at the age of 10!

ANOTHER INDIAN SURPRISE: NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD DIVYA DESHMUKH CROWNED WOMEN'S WORLD CUP CHAMPION

THOUGHTFUL CHESS ADVICE HOW TO APPROACH OPENINGS WITH BLACK

CHRISTIANSEN SHINES IN SCOTLAND

PROBLEM WORLD

KASPAROV AND THE NIMZO-INDIAN

MILTON KEYNES OPEN

UNLOCKING THE GAME WITHIN: ANDREW SOLTIS’S 'REVEAL YOUR CHESS STYLE'

REMEMBERING A GREAT PLAYER: CZECHMATE

A GREAT SUCCESS FOR AARAVAMUDHAN BALAJI

PROMISE

STORM ON THE FLANK: EARLY GAMBITS AND FORGOTTEN BATTLES FOR THE CENTRE

THE WORLD CONGRESS