Chess Masters: The Endgame
Overview
Hosted by Sue Perkins, Chess Masters: The Endgame showcases the fierce competition among 12 promising talents from the UK’s thriving chess scene. As these skilled players engage in strategic showdowns, viewers are treated to a gripping display of intellect and determination. With each match, tensions rise as they vie for the coveted title of champion, highlighting the dynamic and rapidly growing world of chess. Expect thrilling gameplay and captivating personalities as the stakes escalate in this exhilarating tournament.
Episodes
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Episode 1
In the initial heat, six skilled competitors from all over the UK gather at Cardiff’s historic coal exchange. They are challenged with a complex puz...
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Episode 2
The five surviving competitors from the initial heat gather once more in the Great Hall, ready to compete fiercely for a coveted spot in the quarter-f...
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Episode 3
The last four competitors from the initial heat make their way back to the Great Hall, eager to compete for a sought-after spot in the semi-finals. As...
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Episode 4
During the second round, six fresh competitors tackle a challenging speed chess match alongside a puzzle known as 'the raging rook,' providing them th...
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Episode 5
The five contestants who survived the second heat make their way back to the Great Hall, ready to compete fiercely for a spot in the quarter-finals.
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Episode 6
The last four contestants from the second heat tackle a memory challenge designed by chess legend and world number one, Magnus Carlsen.
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Episode 7
Six semi-finalists are up against child prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan in what promises to be their most difficult challenge to date.
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Episode 8
The four finalists make their way back to the Great Hall for one final showdown, prepared to face an unprecedented chess challenge. Who among them wil...
