Issues

A growing record of Welsh chess culture, tournaments, clubs, people, and ideas — collected issue by issue.

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  • Issue 3 – 

    Issue 3 – 

    Welsh ChampionshipSpecial 🗓️ August 2025 The third edition of The Thinker’s Journal brings readers to the heart of one of the most important events in the Welsh chess calendar: the Welsh Chess Championships. Packed with tournament drama, deep analysis, and stories from across the national chess scene, this special issue offers a front-row view of…

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  • Issue 2 – 

    Issue 2 – 

    The Dawn of an Indian Chess Dynasty 🗓️ April–May 2025 The second edition of The Thinker’s Journal marked an important step in the evolution of the magazine. Building on the momentum of the launch issue, the publication expanded its scope beyond West Wales to reflect the broader chess community across the whole of Wales. This…

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  • First Edition

    First Edition

    Opening Moves 🗓️ January–February 2025 The inaugural edition of The Thinker’s Journal marked the beginning of a new publication dedicated to documenting chess life in Wales. Launched with the West Wales Chess League as its focal point, the first issue set out to capture the energy, stories, and personalities surrounding local competitive chess. From tournament…

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