Chess Base

• Review: All new releases in March!

  The Opening Encyclopedia 2026 has been released. Countless hours of detailed work have gone into creating the latest edition of this annual compendium. The encyclopedia is impressive and a must-have for effective tournament preparation. Further new releases come from experienced ChessBase authors: Elisabeth Pähtz on her speciality, the London System, and Andrew Martin, who focuses on the Vienna Game. Also included are the Fritz Powerbook 2026, a series of 60 Minutes courses, ChessBase Magazine 230, and more. | Photos: ChessBase

• ChessBase´26 – Beginner's Tips Part 11: Multitasking with several windows

  ChessBase´26 offers great possibilities for analysing with several menu windows at the same time. Having been introduced to the practical options in the last tutorial, today you will learn about options that will take your analysis to a new level.

• Stockholm hosts Chess Party with world record attempt

  A major chess festival in Stockholm brought together 1,500 participants and several leading figures, including Magnus Carlsen, Judit Polgár and Levy Rozman. The two-day event combined lectures, simultaneous exhibitions, beginner competitions and youth activities, while organisers also attempted to set a record for the largest chess lecture ever held. | Photo: FIDE / Pavel Dvorkovich