Welsh chess magazine • Published every two months
Stay Connected to the Best of Welsh Chess
The Thinker’s Journal brings you the stories, games, events, people, and moments shaping chess in Wales — all in one beautifully produced magazine.
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Single Issue
£2
Try one issue first or pick a specific edition.
Half-Year
£6
3 issues over six months. A simple way to get started.
Most popular
Annual
£12
6 issues across the year. Best value and the easiest way to stay connected.
Trusted by players, organisers, clubs, and supporters of Welsh chess.
Perfect for players, parents, coaches, organisers, clubs, and supporters of chess in Wales.
Why readers subscribe
- Follow Welsh chess properly with match reports, tournament coverage, and community updates
- Discover the people behind the boards through player features, club stories, and junior highlights
- Enjoy more than just results with puzzles, analysis, reflections, and readable features
- Keep up with what’s coming next through event news and the wider chess calendar
- Support Welsh chess media and help grow a stronger chess culture across Wales
6 issues a year
- Beautifully designed print magazine
- Delivered bi-monthly
- Postal or collection options
- Single issues also available
Choose your subscription
Start with a single issue or save with a subscription.
Single Issue
£2
Ideal if you want to try the magazine first or order a specific issue.
Limited stock depending on availability.
Most popular
Annual Subscription
£12
6 issues delivered across the year
- Best value option
- Stay connected all year
- Choose post or collection at checkout
Half-Year Subscription
£6
3 issues over six months
- Great lower-commitment option
- Choose post or collection at checkout
- Easy way to get started
How it works
- Choose your subscription plan
- Select postal delivery or collection at checkout
- Complete secure payment
- Receive your copy in the next available issue cycle
Delivery options
- Postal delivery — straight to your door
- In-person collection — available at selected clubs, tournaments, or events
You’ll choose your preferred option during checkout.
Support Welsh chess. Read something worth keeping.
The Thinker’s Journal is more than a magazine subscription — it’s a way to stay part of the Welsh chess community all year round.
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A subscription to The Thinker’s Journal makes a thoughtful gift for players, parents, coaches, club organisers, and chess lovers across Wales.
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