Thinker's Journal

Welsh Chess Magazine

The Thinker’s Journal

A bi-monthly magazine celebrating the people, games, clubs, culture, and ideas shaping chess in Wales.

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    January 2026 Edition The fourth edition of The Thinker’s Journal continues the magazine’s mission of documenting chess across Wales — bringing together tournament reports, league updates, player stories, and instructive game analysis from across the national chess scene. This issue highlights the vibrancy of Welsh chess at every level: from league competition and major congress…

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