When will it become available for download?
It is available now.
Sometimes even though the new issue is out there, the link points to the previous issue. Once you see the new issue on the home page, just follow the link to the host site. If the link still points to the old issue, click archives and you will see the new issue in the list.
Got it.
I’m still waiting for my hard copy to arrive in the mail.
As am I. My April addition did not make it until the 16th. If there is a slow down in production of the Issues for financial reasons, I can understand. But some explanation should be made. I can send mail around the world in 16 days (except for Christmas Time). 
Mine came a couple of days ago.
Mine has not, and as with other posters my last couple issues have been pretty late in arriving.
This is simplifying at least one component of my imminent membership renewal decision(s).
I just spoke to Daniel Lucas. He says that due to some technical issues, the May issue went in the mail a day later than originally planned.
My April issue was insanely late, but I got my May issue a couple of days ago.
I’m reminded of the old joke about why postage rates need to go up–to charge for storage.
I know the May Issue was received in Tucson, but at least yesterday. I don’t check my box every day so it could have arrived soon.
Didn’t the West win the Amateur Team playoff?
- Enrique
Isn’t it frustrating at times when you don’t know when you will receive your Chess Life magazine?
The magazine always arrive about a week after the first day of the month.
I never know when the magazine will arrive. This is why I want to start a post where people can collaborate their information about the magazine’s arrival date. Please post the date that you received your magazine and what city you live in. Where you live partially decides when you receive the Chess Life magazine.
Thank you!
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I received my May 2010 issue on 5/08/2010.
May 9 and still no magazine.
They’ll send you a new one if you don’t have your copy by the 15th.
Sacramento, CA received on Saturday May 8.
May 10-CL arrived today.
May 10 mine arrived
I got mine in NY on Saturday.