British Chess Magazine

This month, we honour Boris Spassky (1937–2025), the legendary 10th World Chess Champion, who passed away in Moscow. From his iconic battles with Bobby Fischer to his elegant, universal playing style, we reflect on Spassky’s enduring legacy and lasting impact on chess. GM Aleksandar Colovic also breaks down Spassky’s most memorable games, offering a fresh analysis of his finest victories. Does being good at chess make you more intelligent? We examine this age-old question through studies, expert opinions, and real-life examples to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, chess returns to British television with the BBC’s Chess Masters: The Endgame—but is it a masterstroke or a misstep? Our in-depth look at the Djerba Masters 2025 explores how Marc’Andria Maurizzi dominated the field—and what his breakthrough victory means for the future of chess. In UK chess news, we cover Keith Arkell’s triumph at the inaugural Cheadle Open, the latest from Hastings 2025, and much more. Don’t miss out—get your copy now!

BRITISH CHESS MAGAZINE

Does being good at chess mean you are smart?

THE PUSHKIN OF CHESS

LOOKING BACK AT SPASSKY’S MEMORABLE GAMES

BBC'S NEW CHESS SERIES OPENS TO MIXED REVIEWS

THEY DON’T MAKE THEM LIKE THIS ANYMORE • CHESS BEYOND THE SUPER-TOURNAMENTS: WHY THE GAME NEEDS MORE EVENTS LIKE THIS ONE

THE HASTINGS INTERNATIONAL CHESS CONGRESS

KEITH ARKELL WINS THE FIRST CHEADLE OPEN

SCOOPING HISTORY • A PREVIOUSLY UNRECOGNISED PHILIDOR GAME FROM THE MATCH AGAINST PHILIP STAMMA IN 1747

PROBLEM WORLD

REMEMBERING MAX LANGE

A CENTURY OF STUDIES