English Chess Forum

The latest (September) edition of the BCM is promoting a rival to this wonderful site - and it's called the British Chess Forum.

You can find it here https://www.britishchessforum.com/

I'd advise you to steer clear of the Politics and Philosophy section, as it contains one of the most eyebrow-raising posts on the subject of racism I've ever seen. Most moderators would hit the delete button pretty sharpish after reading a few lines, but in this case it appears to be written by the moderator.

Gerard Killoran wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 02, 2026 11:56 am

Most moderators would hit the delete button pretty sharpish after reading a few lines, but in this case it appears to be written by the moderator.

From one of the posts

AlanLlewellyn
4 days ago

Dont feel these are unsolicited requests for support, they are fully endorsed by me(the webmaster)

I am all for variety but somehow I cannot see this new site catching on, although I have to accept that this place lacks the vivacity of old.

It appears to have one prominent member who some on here may remember…

Simon Brown wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 02, 2026 5:51 pm

It appears to have one prominent member who some on here may remember…

Oh yes. A name to forget more likely.

Gerard Killoran wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 02, 2026 11:56 am

I'd advise you to steer clear of the Politics and Philosophy section, as it contains one of the most eyebrow-raising posts on the subject of racism I've ever seen. Most moderators would hit the delete button pretty sharpish after reading a few lines, but in this case it appears to be written by the moderator.

Presumably this thread:

Racism is evil yet understandable

I will inform the owners (Stephen Lowe and Shaun Taulbut) of BCM in case they are not aware of what they are promoting.

"I will inform the owners (Stephen Lowe and Shaun Taulbut) of BCM in case they are not aware of what they are promoting."

Please tell us if you find signs of awareness.