British Chess Magazine May 2025 Zurück Ausgabe

In the May edition of BCM, we feature an exclusive interview with Levy Rozman (“GothamChess”), exploring the tensions between players, streamers, organizers and the future of the game. Editor Milan Dinic examines how chess is evolving from a battle of minds into global entertainment — and what it means for the game's future. Grandmaster Ray Keene offers a striking perspective on chess deals and diplomacy. GM Aleksandar Colovic reports on Ju Wenjun’s dominant defence of her Women’s World Championship title, and
Teodora Injac’s breakthrough victory at the European Women’s Championship. Plus, we bring you the 'Trojan Horse' puzzle and remember Icelandic legend Fridrik Olafsson. For those looking to improve their game, we have puzzles, endgame studies and more. Get your copy or subscribe today!