The Quiet Square welcomes considered pitches about chess and strategy games: a clear idea, a precise example, and a reason the subject will interest thoughtful readers. Send proposals through the Contact page rather than submitting a finished article without prior discussion.
What we welcome
Pitch an original piece about a position, tactical theme, strategic choice, endgame idea, game notation, learning approach, or a strategy game distinct from chess. We value writing that makes a difficult idea easier to see without sanding away its nuance.
A useful pitch
Explain the central question, the reader it serves, and the shape of the piece. Include a sample position or example when it is essential to the idea, and say how you would explain its limits. Tell us whether the proposal has appeared elsewhere or is being considered elsewhere.
Sending a proposal
Use the Contact page and choose the editorial question option for a pitch. Include your name, a way to reply, and a concise outline. A pitch is a proposal, not a promise of publication; we will consider whether it fits the publication’s subject and approach.