The first issue of “Chess Aotearoa Magazine” is out!
“The New Zealand Chess Magazine began publication as early as 1973 but sadly was discontinued in 2018. We would love to be able to act as a continuation of this magazine, but we also want to put our own spin on it – therefore the “Chess Aotearoa Magazine”. We’ve heard from way too many people that chess is a sport for “smart people” and that they don’t play chess because they’re “not good at it”. We think chess is a hobby for everyone! People of all ethnicity, gender, race, or level should be able to enjoy chess while feeling comfortable in the community. We totally understand that picking up chess can be intimidating, so our mission is to make chess fun through this accessible electronic magazine. Enjoy!”
“This issue would not have been possible without those who volunteered to write the articles for our first issue, namely Anya Thurner, Tyne Grant, Weiyang Yu, Felix Xie, Zachary Thirkell, Leo Malcolm, and Anjola Sigbeku. We’d like to thank Timothy Ha, Bill Forster, Ewen Green, and Craig Hall for their support and assistance throughout the inception of this magazine. A special thanks is also owed to Nigel Metge, who planted the idea of starting a project similar to the New Zealand Chess Magazine in our lead editor’s mind.”
Download for free here: Chess_Aotearoa_NZ_-_Vol_1_No.1.pdf
Editorial Lead Editor & Founder: Weiyang Yu
Designer & Editor: Charlotte Ray
Proofreader: Anya Thurner
P.S.: There’s even a chess crossword for those who can’t solve chess puzzles!