Chess Newsletter

Started in 2000 by IM John Donaldson, our newsletter has proudly published over 1,000 editions and counting. It’s a trusted resource for staying connected to the vibrant chess community at Mechanics’ Institute. Whether you’re a casual player, a competitive tournament regular, or an eager learner, each issue delivers the latest event updates, exclusive interviews, training tips, and special announcements — all straight to your inbox. Join us and never miss a move in the world of Mechanics’ Institute chess!

Pre-July 2025 Newsletters

• 2025 Jan - July:  1057 through 1060
  • 1057 - 1058 - 1059 - 1060
• 2024: 1045 through 1056
  • 1045 - 1046 - 1047 - 1048 - 1049 - 1050 - 1051 - 1052 - 1053 - 1054 - 1055 - 1056
• 2023: 1033 through 1044 
  • 1033 - 1034 - 1035 - 1036 - 1037 - 1038 - 1039 - 1040 - 1041 - 1042 - 1043 - 1044
• 2022: 1000 through 1032
  • 1000 - 1001 - 1002 - 1003 - 1004 - 1005 - 1006 - 1007 - 1008 - 1009
  • 1010 - 1011 - 1012 - 1013 - 1014 - 1015 - 1016 - 1017 - 1018 - 1019
  • 1020 - 1021 - 1022 - 1023 - 1024 - 1025 - 1026 - 1027 - 1028 - 1029 - 1030 - 1031 - 1032
• 2021: 949 through 999
• 2020: 900 through 948

The pre-900 issues will be added later.