PRE-ORDER - American Chess Magazine - Issue #52

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American Chess Magazine #52: Rediscovering Reshevsky

33 pages dedicated to the extraordinary life, career, games, rivalries, and legacy of one of the greatest figures in American chess.

After dedicating special issues to Fischer (#12), Marshall (#22), and Morphy (#41), American Chess Magazine now turns to another giant of American chess, GM Samuel Reshevsky.

In ACM #52, we devote 33 pages to the extraordinary story of Reshevsky, from Polish child prodigy to one of the great figures of American chess, covering his life, career, rivalries, and lasting legacy. Drawing on a transcript from Adam Whitaker’s documentary, as well as extensive knowledge and research across numerous media sources, the feature includes personal recollections from Frank Brady, GM Lev Alburt, Hanon Russell, Larry Kaufman, and Pete Tamburro.

Reshevsky’s extraordinary over-the-board achievements are explored through detailed analyses of his finest games, selected by GM John Burke. His victories over Capablanca, Keres, Botvinnik, Benko, and Fischer showcase the depth of his positional understanding. GM Nikola Nestorovic takes a complementary look at Reshevsky’s style through victories over Lasker, Fischer, Zuckerman, Euwe, Keres, and Byrne, focusing on his feel for complex positions, practical strength, and defensive skills. GM Kenneth Rogoff contributes a separate piece based on his own encounters with Reshevsky.

The issue also features an exclusive interview with FIDE Presidential Candidate Timur Turlov, who appears on the cover of ACM #52, conducted by Leon Aris ahead of the upcoming FIDE presidential election. Turlov discusses digital transformation, AI, the business potential of chess, school programs, and his experience with the Kazakh Chess Federation and Freedom.

GM Kayden Troff reports from the inaugural Naroditsky Memorial, held in Charlotte in early July, sharing his personal connection with the late GM Daniel Naroditsky and reflecting on an event that brought together strong players, friends, and admirers from around the world. Far more than a series of rapid and blitz tournaments, the Memorial became a deeply emotional tribute to one of the most beloved players, educators, and streamers in the chess world and to the extraordinary impact he had on the community.

GM Spyridon Kapnisis surveys the latest opening trends, highlighting the innovative contributions of Indian superstar Praggnanandhaa. The 21-year-old grandmaster has enjoyed a meteoric rise since the Candidates Tournament, introducing fresh ideas across several openings, including his two recent victories over Magnus Carlsen in the Sicilian and French Defenses, as well as the revival of older ideas in the Grünfeld and Nimzo-Indian. Kapnisis also examines noteworthy innovations by American grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Hans Niemann, along with those of GM Mukhiddin Madaminov, who is part of World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov’s team.

GM Emilio Cordova explores the importance of using rooks effectively in the middlegame. Through instructive examples from elite practice, he examines rooks on open and semi-open files, timely rook lifts, and the dramatic possibilities of torpedo-like rook sacrifices. A series of exercises gives readers the opportunity to put these concepts into practice.

In his regular Magnificent Three column, ACM’s award-winning columnist GM Sarunas Sulskis presents breathtaking encounters from the 2026 American Continental Championship and Norway Chess, including Sam Shankland’s impressive title defense, Juan Carlos Obregon’s beautiful tactical win, and Praggnanandhaa’s positional masterpiece against Alireza Firouzja.

In his regular All Things Chess column, FM Dylan McClain introduces all three candidates vying to become the next FIDE President and examines some of the concerns surrounding the electoral process. Dr. J. Corey Butler approaches chess ratings from a psychological perspective, exploring the powerful role of social comparison in human behavior and explaining why ratings should be treated with care and never confused with measures of personal worth.

ACM proudly presents a personal story by 13-year-old WCM Alice Chovanec, reflecting on the people she has met and the life lessons she has learned through chess. Her message that the chessboard is a great equalizer, tearing down the differences between us, offers a thoughtful and inspiring perspective on the game.

To conclude the issue, IM Grayson Rorrer rounds up the most notablle performances by U.S. players, both at home and abroad. In 5x5 Expert Takeaways, GM Kayden Troff reflects on his own journey toward becoming a grandmaster while offering a broader perspective on chess as a game, a learningtool, and a source of countless benefits.

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