Pocket Chess 2025The classic annual calendar is back – now available in English! Founded in 1983 by Arno Nickel in Berlin, the Schachkalender has produced forty editions in German (and one in English in 2009). Now, the new English edition, Pocket Chess 2025, brings its unique blend of articles, birthdays, anniversaries, and puzzles to the global chess community. Topics Explore the 2025 Chess Calendar and what the thrilling Bundesliga season will bring. Did you know the German league is now the second-largest stage for elite games, just after the Chess Olympiad? Uncover the toughest Fischer Random and Freestyle Chess positions and how to master them. Meet photographer Stev Bonhage, who’s showing chess in a whole new light. Dive into the rise of chess in young adult novels and enjoy historical insights, like Michael Ehn’s study of Viennese chess after the Nazi era. The perfect Christmas or birthday gift for chess players of all levels! Softcover, 256 pages
