New in Chess 2023/8

This New in Chess 2023/8 is an English-language issue of one of the world’s best-known chess magazines, bringing together tournament coverage, interviews, training material and chess culture in a single 108-page paperback edition.

What’s inside this issue

This issue puts the spotlight on the closing stretch of the season and the growing strength of Indian chess. One of the main stories is Vidit Gujrathi’s win at the FIDE Grand Swiss on the Isle of Man, which earned him a place in the Turniej Kandydatów. The magazine also includes an in-depth interview with Vidit, covering pressure, setbacks, Indian talent and his own chess journey.

Vaishali Rameshbabu is another major focus. After winning the Women’s Grand Swiss, she secured $25,000 and qualified for next year’s Candidates Tournament. Alongside the report on her success, the issue features an interview about growing up and training together with Praggnanandhaa.

There is also coverage of Fabiano Caruana, who won the Sinquefield Cup and sealed overall victory in the Grand Chess Tour 2023, plus an analysis of Alireza Firouzja’s uneven form in the Grand Swiss, discussed by Jan Timman.

Chess, culture and practical study

This is not just a results round-up. The issue opens with a piece on The Italian Game, inspired by a historical story and the chess spectacle staged every two years in Marostica. You’ll also find lighter but still chess-focused features such as NIC’s Café and Celeb64, which is dedicated to Samuel Beckett.

For readers who value the practical side of the magazine, the issue includes several regular sections: Maximize Your Tactics with tactical exercises, What would you play? for decision-making at the board, and Borrowing Beauty, where Judit Polgar presents selected entries from the Chess Artistry Adventure competition. There is also material on adult player development, a piece by Levy Rozman on the psychology of play, and a book review section featuring Matthew Sadler.

If you want to stay close to contemporary chess, this issue offers a strong mix of elite events, interviews, commentary and study material. It suits both active players and readers who follow the game’s leading names and tournaments.

Key details

• Product type: chess magazine issue
• Publication: New in Chess 2023/8
• Language: English
• Format: paperback
• Page count: 108 pages
• Content: tournament reports, interviews, training material, commentary and book reviews
• Focus: contemporary chess, elite events and practical improvement