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About The 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.
Chess in Wales is rich with stories — this magazine exists to tell them.
Created by players and enthusiasts, The Thinker’s Journal celebrates the people, clubs, and events that make Welsh chess special. It is not the voice of any official body — simply a small group of chess lovers who believe the growing chess scene across Wales deserves to be documented, shared, and celebrated.
The magazine exists to capture the rhythm of the chessboard: the tournaments, the club nights, the emerging juniors, and the quiet moments of strategy that define the game.
Our mission
Documenting Welsh chess
- Highlight the achievements of Welsh players, both young and experienced
- Cover local leagues, tournaments, and grassroots chess events
- Share stories that inspire, connect, and reflect the chess community
- Encourage new players to participate and help clubs grow
Every game contains a story — and this publication exists to help tell those stories.
Inside each issue
Stories from across the board
- Tournament results and league updates
- Player profiles and junior highlights
- Annotated games and chess puzzles
- Club news and the culture of Welsh chess
- Upcoming events and community contributions
Whether you’re a weekend player, a new junior competitor, or a lifelong club organiser — The Thinker’s Journal is for you.
Community
Made by the community
This magazine is powered by volunteers and shaped by its readers. If you organise tournaments, run a school club, mentor juniors, or simply have a story worth sharing, your voice belongs here.
The aim is simple: shine a light on Welsh chess in all its forms and encourage more people to take part in the game.
Your move
Help tell the story of Welsh chess.
Have a tournament report, club story, puzzle, or memorable game to share?
Submit your story: Submit a Story