New in chess

New in Chess is one of the world’s leading chess magazines. At one time or another, every contemporary champion and leading grandmaster has contributed to it. Of particular interest are the regular columns by the English grandmasters Nigel Short and Matthew Sadler. The group also publishes many high-quality books. In Chess for Hawks, Cyrus Lakdawala regales us with a number of inspirational examples, including several from his own games. The title suggests a certain predatory attitude is necessary in striving for victory, but the prime message conveyed is: never give up, even if you only have the tiniest of edges. Persistence is everything. The always reliable Steve Giddins has compiled the most instructive games he can find from the magazine for The New in Chess book of Chess Improvement, and arranged the expert commentary in thematic chapters. It is not a book for neophytes, but experienced players will find it a treasure trove of useful information.