About – Thinker's Journal

The Thinker’s Journal is a bi-monthly magazine dedicated to telling the story of chess in Wales — one thoughtful move at a time.

Created by players and enthusiasts, The Thinker’s Journal exists to celebrate the people, clubs, and events that make Welsh chess special. We’re not an official body — just a small group of chess lovers who believe the rich and growing chess scene in Wales deserves to be documented, shared, and celebrated.

Our Mission

Our goal is to:

Highlight the achievements of Welsh players, both young and old
Cover local leagues, tournaments, and grassroots events
Share stories that inspire, connect, and reflect our chess community
Encourage new players to take part and help clubs grow

We believe that every game has a story — and we want to help tell yours.

What’s Inside Each Issue

Tournament results and league updates
Player profiles and junior highlights
Annotated games and puzzles
Club news and chess culture
Upcoming events and reader contributions

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a first-time junior, or a lifelong club captain — The Thinker’s Journal is for you.

Made by the Community — For the Community

This magazine is powered by volunteers and built on the voices of its readers. If you’re organising a tournament, running a school club, mentoring a junior, or have a story worth sharing — we want to hear from you.

Let’s Grow the Game, Together

Our hope is to shine a light on Welsh chess in all its forms — and encourage others to join, contribute, and fill the spaces where new stories are waiting to be written.

📩 Send us your stories, photos, and ideas:

📝 Submission form available at: HERE