The new ChessBase Magazine arrived!

12/1/2016 – There are many reasons why the new issue of the ChessBase magazine is so attractive: Olympiad winner Wesley So analyzes a crucial game from Baku 2016, Vladimir Kramnik shows how to play against the King's Indian and Igor Stohl deals with the latest trends in the Benko. Find out what premature resignation is and watch how David Navara discovered another fantastic king march. Have a look!

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