ChessBase Magazine #232 delivers solid training content across the board. Lukas Köpl's review highlights Jan Markos' "Practical Tips" as the standout piece, which makes sense. Markos has always been sharp on converting practical advantages into wins, the kind of concrete guidance that works in real games rather than theoretical abstractions.
The issue covers a broad range of topics, so you'll find something whether you're grinding openings, studying endgames, or trying to improve your middlegame calculation. That's the formula that keeps the magazine relevant. It's not always groundbreaking stuff, but it's reliable and useful.
The value proposition here is straightforward: if you subscribe, you get access to databases, video analysis, and written content month after month. For serious players who want structured study material outside of YouTube and engines, this remains the standard reference. The Markos article alone suggests this issue is worth your time if you're looking to sharpen your practical play. Most players lose games not because of opening knowledge but because they miss tactical shots or mismanage positions they should win. That's exactly where Markos focuses his energy.