The Journal
Notes from the desk.
Short essays on training, tactics and chess culture — written around the board you play on.
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Training
No. 37
FIDE’s rapid and blitz fee waiver: what it means for your next event
27 October 2026 · Training
FIDE’s rapid and blitz fee waiver: what it means for your next event
FIDE has extended its rapid and blitz rating-fee waiver through 2027. Separate that federation charge from tournament entry costs, then prepare for one manageable first event.
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Archive
Product
No. 31
The Journal returns: one idea, one board, one reason to play
The Journal returns: one idea, one board, one reason to play
The Journal returns with clearly dated retrospectives, a Tuesday and Friday rhythm, and one practical reason to play after every post.
11 October 2026 · Product · 2 min
Product
No. 23
The Board Is Open
The Board Is Open
On 12 August 2026, Vibe Chess 3D became a real public arena: playable, connected and open for its first members — with much more still to come.
12 August 2026 · Product · 4 min
New editions Tuesday and Friday. Retrospectives show their archive date and actual publication date.