British Chess Magazine: July 2015

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 July 2015 issue:



Editorial 339: James Pratt

Congress Diary 340: Mark Jordan

News from the British Isles 342: James Pratt

News from Abroad 343: James Pratt

Fodor at the Front 344: GM Tamás Fodor

Endgame Studies 347: Ian Watson

Problem World 349: CGM Christopher Jones

Spot the Continuation 351: Dr. John Upham

Hacktive Chess 352: Noam Manella

Quotes and Queries 353: Alan Smith

DVD Review 355: Davide Nastasio

Book Reviews 357: James Pratt

Endgames for Experts 360: GM Nick Pert

The Shock of the New 365: Theo Slade

Club Knight 367: Tyson Mordue

Practical Play 371: Alan Dommett

That Keres 2…Bb4+ 372: Pete Tamburro

Guest Columnist 375: IM Yang-Fan Zhou

Games Department 377: IM Andrew Martin

Chess Questions Answered 381: IM Gary Lane

Test Your Chess 384: IM Shaun Taulbut

4NCL: Final Weekend 387: IM Tom Rendle