Schach-Magazin 64
A German chess magazine published since 1979, known for tournament reports and training sections for club players.
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Overview
Schach-Magazin 64 is a German chess magazine that has been published since 1979. It is issued by the Carl Ed. Schünemann Verlag in Bremen. From the beginning, the editor-in-chief has been International Master Otto Borik. Until the end of 2006, the magazine appeared every two weeks with 24 pages; since January 2007 it has been published monthly with 52 pages. In 1992, the traditional chess magazine Schach-Echo was taken over. The focus is on reports about current tournaments, which until the end of 2009 were illustrated with black-and-white photos. Since the January 2010 issue, the magazine has been printed entirely in color. There are also regular sections such as "Test&Training" and "Kombinationen" aimed at club players who want to improve their playing strength. The "Schachschule 64" section, introduced in June 2010, had produced 127 installments by the end of 2020.
History
Schach-Magazin 64 was founded in 1979 and has been published continuously since then. From its inception, International Master Otto Borik has served as editor-in-chief. The magazine is published by Carl Ed. Schünemann Verlag in Bremen. In 1992, it took over the traditional chess magazine Schach-Echo. Until the end of 2006, it was published every two weeks with 24 pages per issue. Starting in January 2007, the frequency changed to monthly, and the page count increased to 52 pages. Until the end of 2009, tournament reports were illustrated with black-and-white photos; from the January 2010 issue onward, the magazine has been printed entirely in color. In June 2010, the section "Schachschule 64" was introduced, and by the end of 2020, 127 installments had appeared. The magazine includes regular sections such as "Test&Training" and "Kombinationen" aimed at club players seeking to improve their game.
- 2020
By the end of the year, 127 installments of "Schachschule 64" have appeared.
- 2010
The magazine becomes fully color-printed starting with the January issue; the "Schachschule 64" section is introduced in June.
- 2007
Publication frequency changes from biweekly to monthly, with page count increasing to 52 pages.
- 1992
The traditional chess magazine Schach-Echo is taken over.
- 1979
Schach-Magazin 64 is founded and begins publication.
Products and positioning
A specialized chess magazine for club players and chess enthusiasts, combining current tournament coverage with instructional content.
Schach-Magazin 64 (monthly magazine)
A monthly chess magazine with 52 pages, featuring tournament reports, training sections, and combinations.
Schachschule 64
A regular instructional section introduced in June 2010, with 127 installments by the end of 2020.
Test&Training
A regular section aimed at club players who want to improve their playing strength.
Kombinationen
A regular section with chess combinations for training.
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