British Chess Magazine: January 2014

The British Chess Magazine is the world’s oldest chess journal, having been published continuously since 1881. It appears every month, and each issue is packed with in depth and informative content about the chess world. You will find high quality games and analysis, reports on recent tournaments, articles and analysis about chess openings, interviews, authoritative and independent book reviews, instructional articles and regular features on chess problems and endgame studies. Articles about famous players of today and from the past reveal the game’s greatest talents and rich history.

The British Chess Magazine has a unique focus on the British chess scene, and collaborates with the English Chess Federation, while also covering major chess news and events on the international scene.

The British Chess Magazine caters for players of all ages and strengths, from beginners to master players, and features both men’s and women’s chess. Subscription to the British Chess Magazine will help every reader improve their play and results, and you can check your progress by playing through our monthly “Test Your Chess” feature written by our own International Master Shaun Taulbut, a member of our editorial team. You can also sharpen and test your attacking skills by enjoying our monthly “Spot the Continuation” feature.

You can find out where to go to buy chess books and equipment. And great pictures bring The British Chess Magazine to colourful life!

All in all, the British Chess Magazine is a must read and the best choice for chess players and enthusiasts of all ages and abilities - and makes a great present for any player whatever his or her age or standard of play.

This issue:

London Chess Classic 1 3
World Championship: Part 2 4
Junior British Chess Magazine issue 2 is out! 21
Endings for Experts 22
Test Your Chess 24
Games Department 28
London Chess Classic 2 31
Quotes and Queries 34
Book Reviews 35
Chess Questions Answered 40
4NCL 2013–14: Weekend 1 43
In the Spotlight 46
Endgame Studies 48
Queenside Pawn Majorities: Part 2 49
Problem World 51
Media News 52
Sam at the Back 52

Enjoy!, James, Ian, Shaun and John