Below is a list of some of the most important chess magazines from the first to the most recent, along with the year of their creation, the years in which they were printed, and, if applicable, the year in which they ceased publication. Chess has inspired a great number of publications over the centuries, and many of these magazines have played a fundamental role in the spread of chess around the world.
1. Le Palamède
- Creation : 1836
- Country : France
- Founder : Louis-Charles Mahé de La Bourdonnais
- Years of Printing : 1836-1847
- Description : Considered the world's first chess magazine, founded by legendary player La Bourdonnais, the magazine ceased publication in 1847, but laid the groundwork for future chess publications.
2. Schachzeitung (later renamed Deutsche Schachzeitung )
- Creation : 1846
- Country : Germany
- Years of Printing : 1846-1988
- Description : Founded by Ludwig Bledow in Berlin, it was one of the most influential chess magazines in Europe. It was in circulation for over a century before merging with other publications.
3. The Chess Player's Chronicle
- Creation : 1841
- Country : England
- Founder : Howard Staunton
- Years of Printing : 1841-1856, and again in 1859-1862
- Description : This was the first chess magazine in English and was edited by the famous player Howard Staunton. It was published intermittently.
4. The Strategy
- Creation : 1867
- Country : France
- Years of Printing : 1867-1940
- Description : A French chess magazine that was very influential in its time. It ceased publication due to World War II.
5. The British Chess Magazine (BCM)
- Creation : 1881
- Country : United Kingdom
- Years of Printing : 1881-present
- Description : This is the oldest continuously published chess magazine in the world. It has documented the development of chess in Britain and internationally since the late 19th century.
6. American Chess Bulletin
- Creation : 1904
- Country : United States
- Years of Printing : 1904-1962
- Description : A very influential chess magazine in the United States during much of the 20th century, reporting on important events and analyzing games.
7. Scacchistica Italy
- Creation : 1911
- Country : Italy
- Years of Printing : 1911-present (although with interruptions during wars)
- Description : One of the longest-running chess magazines in Italy, dedicated to promoting Italian chess and documenting national and international competitions.
8. Chess Review
- Creation : 1933
- Country : United States
- Founder : Isaac Kashdan
- Years of Printing : 1933-1969 (merged with Chess Life in 1969)
- Description : It was one of the most important chess magazines in the United States and eventually merged with Chess Life , another key magazine in the American chess scene.
9. Chess Life
- Creation : 1946
- Country : United States
- Years of Printing : 1946-present
- Description : This is the main chess publication of the United States Chess Federation. In 1969, it merged with Chess Review and remains one of the most important publications in world chess.
10. 64 - Shakhmatnoye Obozreniye
- Creation : 1924
- Country : Soviet Union (now Russia)
- Years of Printing : 1924-present
- Description : This magazine was instrumental in promoting chess in the USSR and remains one of the leading chess publications in Russia.
11. Informator (Chess Informant)
- Creation : 1966
- Country : Yugoslavia (now Serbia)
- Years of Printing : 1966-present
- Description : Although not a traditional magazine, Chess Informant is published several times a year and is highly valued by chess players for its compilation of important games and high-level analysis. It is one of the most technical publications in the chess world.
12. New In Chess
- Creation : 1984
- Country : Netherlands
- Years of Printing : 1984-present
- Description : It is one of the most popular magazines worldwide, offering in-depth analysis, important games, interviews and reports on the most important tournaments in the world.
13. Europe Checks
- Creation : 1959
- Country : France
- Years of Printing : 1959-present
- Description : One of the most important chess magazines in France and Europe, it continues to be published and covers both tournaments and educational topics related to chess.
14. Chess Monthly
- Creation : 1892
- Country : United Kingdom
- Years of Printing : 1892-present
- Description : This magazine has gone through several changes and remains a key publication in the UK for chess players.
Magazines that disappeared over time:
- Le Palamède (1836-1847): It ceased publication in 1847 due to the death of its founder and lack of continuity in the direction.
- Schachzeitung/Deutsche Schachzeitung (1846-1988): After more than a century of publication, it finally ceased printing in 1988 due to lack of demand and merger with other publications.
- The Chess Player's Chronicle (1841-1856, 1859-1862): Disappeared intermittently due to changes in editorial direction and competition from other journals.
- La Stratégie (1867-1940): It ceased publication during World War II and never resumed printing.
- American Chess Bulletin (1904–1962): Ceased publication in 1962 due to the popularity of other American publications such as Chess Life .
- Chess Review (1933-1969): Merged with Chess Life in 1969.
This list compiles some of the most important chess publications throughout history, showing how chess has been documented and promoted through different print media that, in some cases, have disappeared or have adapted over time to technological and cultural changes. Would you like to explore a particular magazine in more detail?
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