British Chess Magazine

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!

BRITISH CHESS MAGAZINE

Is the future of chess decided by players or streamers?

JU WENJUN RETAINS TITLE WITH DOMINANT DISPLAY • THIS CONVINCING WIN IN A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH LEAVES LITTLE DOUBT ABOUT THE STRONGEST WOMAN PLAYER IN THE WORLD

FROM A SLIP TO A SWEEP : SERBIA’S TEODORA INJAC IS THE NEW EUROPEAN CHAMPION

LEVY ROZMAN VS THE CHESS WORLD: WHAT’S WRONG AND HOW TO FIX IT • The world’s most influential chess content creator talks openly about his view of chess and the biggest issues facing the game

AN OFFER THEY CAN’T REFUSE • What chess can teach us about diplomacy, deadlock, and deception – a vivid parallel between the strategic subtleties of chess and contemporary geopolitical manoeuvring

The chess puzzle that went viral behind its creator’s back

BRILLIANCE REDISCOVERED: A TRIO OF TACTICAL TREASURES FROM THE CHESS ARCHIVES

PROBLEM WORLD

Double Nelson (PART II)

Obituary: FRIDRIK OLAFSSON (1935 – 2025)

MAY SOLVING CHALLENGE