A purist chess magazine that delves into master-level insights and proudly celebrates our chess heroes. The best part? It’s beautifully crafted — you’ll be proud to hold it and showcase it beyond the chess community.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "BEST OVERALL CHESS MAGAZINE"
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We proudly present a special tribute issue dedicated to the legendary Paul Morphy from New Orleans, whose life and chess legacy have had a major impact on future generations.
American Chess Magazine is as good as any premium golf or tennis magazine out there. Let's see chess as a lifestyle game, easy for everyone to enjoy and appreciate, without losing depth or value.
“I ordered the issue and eagerly awaited its arrival. I was expecting quite a lot from it, but I still was completely blown away by how good it really was.“
Wisconsin
You get educational articles that hold value not only today but for years to come.
There's nothing like quite like the tactile experience of holding a high-quality printed magazine.
The material is original, timely, and adheres to strict standards, so it remains relevant and reliable.
It’s like getting a book of instruction, news, and close-ups every other month — one you would be proud to casually lay out on your coffee table. American Chess Magazine is receiving rave reviews around the world. It's a magazine that America, in its chess renaissance, deserves.
Our authors are world-class players, champions, grandmasters and experts who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge within the chess community. Rest assured, we don't use ghost-writers or "special" contributors — only fully committed authors who are proud of their hard work.
Jennifer Yu, US Women's Chess Champion; American Chess Magazine #11
We're committed to covering chess in America, but we never lose sight of what's happening in the chess world at large. From national events to individual state coverage, in-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes reporting, and expert analysis from grandmasters, we have it all.
Wesley So, US Chess Champion; American Chess Magazine #02
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If you're looking for a publication that will entertain, educate, and inform you about the game of chess, then this is the magazine for you. Keep up-to-date on the state of world chess every other month with American Chess Magazine.
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American Chess Magazine is the perfect resource for Active, Titled, and Expert players. Each issue is packed with articles written by fellow players, providing original ideas and instructive analysis for practical play. Our magazine is endorsed by a large number of very strong players who have subscribed to it, and we pride ourselves on providing honest and integrity-rich content. No hype, just the facts.
Keep your training up-to-date with a wide variety of educational articles and thoroughly annotated games. Each column in our magazine can be used as a lesson, or even multiple lessons, as our contributors write with passion and dedication, never compromising the level of their work for a wider audience. Benefit from the best possible opportunities for advancement for your students by subscribing to American Chess Magazine.
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“The American Chess Magazine is the "Mercedes Benz" of chess magazines. There are a plethora of contributors, topics, and well-written articles....something for everybody. The organization layout and color photos are excellent.“
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Outstanding
Cover to cover, my favorite chess publication. It has everything I want to see and the physical quality of each page is outstanding; great pictures that just jump of the page, and print that doesn't come off on your fingers.
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Great job
American Chess Magazine does a great job of covering American chess and Worldwide chess through an American lens.
Indiana
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The finest
Wanting to support American Chess, I took the leap of faith and subscribed. And I am so glad I did! This is the finest chess magazine I have ever held in my hands and I am 70 years old!
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Stellar condition
Have already shared the magazine at our local chess club. All were impressed. Arrived in stellar condition.
Texas
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Love it
I love everything about it. The articles, the strategic lessons, the tournament insights are all thrilling. Can't wait for the next issue!
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Impressed
In general, I do not recommend things. However, I am impressed by the magazine, and I wish it continued success.
New York
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The best
Of all the chess magazines that I have seen in the past, ACM is by far the best. Ads are kept to a minimum so that more space is given to the articles. It does a fantastic job of providing the arm-chair enthusiast with a lot of pertinent info in the world of chess.
California
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Very educational
Ten out of ten! Because the mag is absolutely superlative. Very educational with complexity and easier explanatory analysis. Something for everyone. Plus the stories are great.
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In addition, we received three Honorable Mentions in the categories of Best Instructive Lesson and Best Interview.
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The job of our team of experienced editors is merely to create a supportive environment where the work of our chess heroes can shine in full splendor.
Wesley So, Shak Mamedyarov, Jeffery Xiong, Irina Krush, Vassily Ivanchuk, Leinier Dominguez, Susan Polgar, Baadur Jobava, Yuanling Yuan, Pentala Harikrishna, Sam Sevian, Robert Hungaski, Sabina Foisor, Boris Gulko, Joel Benjamin, Alex Fishbein, Evgeny Tomashevsky, Mackenzie Molner, Jon Edwards, Alex Lenderman, Danny Rensch, Rafael Leitao, Carsten Hansen, David Smerdon, Awonder Liang, Jennifer Yu, Andrei Volokitin, Sam Shankland, Julio Sadorra, Eric Hansen, Alisa Melekhina, Jacob Aagaard, Boris Gelfand, Annie Wang, Alex Ipatov, Varuzhan Akobian, Athanasios Mastrovasilis, Ilya Smirin, Vladimir Georgiev, John Fedorowicz, Michael Rohde, Pontus Carlsson, Timur Gareyev, Alisa Maric, Mikheil Mchedlishvili, Sarunas Sulskis, Jon Speelman, Ivan Sokolov, Surya Ganguly, Dimitrios Mastrovasilis, John Hilbert, Jaan Ehlvest, Hou Yifan, Denes Boros, Mihail Marin, Ernesto Inarkiev, Michael Brown, Praveen Balakrishnan, James Tarjan, Nikola Mitkov, Baskaran Adhiban, Michael Adams, John Burke, Priyadharshan Kannappan, Bassem Amin, S.P. Sethuraman, Yakov Geller, Boroljub Zlatanovic, Igor Khmelnitsky, Piotr Murdzia, Zviad Izoria, Venkat Saravanan, Tatev Abrahamyan, Dennis Monokroussos, Ryan Velez, Tibor Karolyi, Cristian Chirila, Karsten Mueller, Elshan Moradiabadi, Radoslaw Wojtaszek, Alina Kashlinskaya, Jorge Cori, Dr. Frank Brady, Romain Edouard, Carla Heredia, Johan Hellsten, Bartek Macieja, Justin Sarkar, Maurice Ashley, Magesh Panchanathan, Alexander Mista, Francesco Rambaldi, Illia Nyzhnyk, Vladimir Belous, Zurab Javakhadze, Patrick McCartney, Grayson Rorrer, Dr. Alexey Root, Christopher Yoo, Peter Prohaszka, Emilio Cordova, Eduardas Rozentalis, Vladimir Georgiev, Alexey Sarana, Anna Zatonskih, Josiah Stearman, Kirk Ghazarian, Zoey Tang...
American Chess Magazine has been launched in November 2016 to help readers keep in touch with all the most significant happenings in the exciting world of present-day chess, both at home and abroad.
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Marking a milestone of excellence, the 125th anniversary of The American Chess Magazine brings you an improved and updated version, preserving the legacy of one of the most influential chess publications in American history and ensuring it meets 21st century standards for readability.
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Grandmaster Josiah Stearman proudly displaying American Chess Magazine issue #34, featuring himself on the "New Chess Rocky" cover. Photo by Lennart Ootes.
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American Chess Magazine
2028 E Ben White Blvd, Ste 240-2969
Austin, TX 78741
United States of America
