British Chess Magazine: August 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.

Contents of the August 2014 issue:

Editorial 395
Endgame Studies 396
Says Tom 397
Problem World 398
UK Chess Challenge 399
Endings of IM Kantans: Part 1 401
The Amazing Spiderman 402
Games Department 403
Endings for Experts 406
One Hundred and Forty-Three Years
Ago 410
Quotes and Queries 410
Spot the Continuation 412
News from the British Isles 414
News from Abroad 415
Obituary 417
The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Part 11 419
Openings for Amateurs 421
Nicolas Rossolimo: Forgotten Master 424
Chess Questions Answered 429
In the Spotlight 432
The Shock of the New 435
Test Your Chess 438
World Blitz Championship 441
Book Reviews 445