Our Story
The story starts in 2014, with two friends who believed in positively changing and popularising the game of chess.
We first started as just an online PDF and PGN magazine.
After two years and little progress, one friend decided to leave the magazine behind and pursue his professional career.
The other was simply unable to throw away his passion and decided to pursue it until the very end. He finally obtain his personal ambitions of the Grandmaster title in September 2016 before deciding to enter the "real world”.
After much pressure he finally decided to give the normal life a go. However, he felt no joy nor enthusiasm and decided to return to the chess world he felt he belonged in.
Everyone grows up being told to follow their passion but somewhere along the way that message starts to fade.
A wise goose once discovered that, "There is no secret ingredient". This is so true and with the core values instilled from the game: hard work, persistence, resourcefulness and self-belief, he decided to push on.
Finally in October 2017, progress was made! He reached two major milestones. Firstly, the first ever printed edition and then a digital app for both Android and iOS was released. It became the first Australian chess publication to reach a global audience.
As one Chapter ends, so another begins.
Who we are
A group of the most dedicated and passionate chess people you will ever meet.
GM Moulthun Ly
Founder & Editor
GM Ian Rogers
International tournaments and major events
GM Max Illingworth
Opening surveys and reports
IM Junta Ikeda
Problem & Studies
IM Chris Wallis
Endgames
David Koetsier
Junior Chess
IM Guy West
History, Humour and Trivia
Guest Masters
Guest articles from strong players