German Magazine SCHACH Released English Edition
The debut issue of CHESS INSIGHT offers international readers a new digital format for chess analysis.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in eSports
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The longstanding German chess publication SCHACH has launched its first English-language edition titled CHESS INSIGHT. The debut 84-page issue is now available globally through the Forward Chess platform.
Why it matters
The publisher aims to extend its historical 180-year tradition of chess journalism to a broader international audience. By moving into the English market, the magazine seeks to share its professional analysis with a wider community of enthusiasts.
The inaugural issue spans 84 pages and carries a retail price of US$2.99. The publication leverages the Forward Chess platform to integrate text with an interactive 64-square virtual board.
The players
SCHACH
This is a German chess magazine that has maintained a publishing tradition for 180 years.
Peter Leko
He is a grandmaster and contributor to the inaugural issue of the English-language publication.
Elisabeth Pähtz
She is a top-rated chess player and one of the expert contributors featured in the new magazine.
The details
CHESS INSIGHT features coverage of prominent global events, including the Grand Chess Tour, the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis, the Sparkassen Chess Meeting in Dortmund, and the Esports World Cup in Paris. The issue includes contributions from experts such as Peter Leko, Dr. Karsten Müller, Elisabeth Pähtz, and Dmitrij Kollars.
Timeline
The first issue of CHESS INSIGHT was released in 2026.
Season Trajectory
The integration of digital boards into long-form journalism reflects a broader shift toward interactive analysis in the professional chess ecosystem. This transition follows the established utility of the Forward Chess platform to enhance how fans engage with high-level tournament coverage.
Readers can use the Forward Chess platform to play through game variations directly within the 84-page text. The US$2.99 price point provides immediate access to tournament coverage from global events like the Sinquefield Cup and the Esports World Cup.
The takeaway
This publication represents a significant effort to globalize long-standing European chess analysis. Readers should explore the digital interface to fully utilize the interactive game-play features provided in the magazine.
Further reading
For more on the intersection of digital media and professional play, see our eSports section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ChessBase.
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