‘I can’t wait to share this with British public’ – Chess Grandmaster David Howell lands new job as BBC presenter
CHESS legend David Howell is set to star in a new BBC series – looking to find the next Grandmaster. Three-time British ...
International tournament to be held in York
York is the first English city set to play host to an international tournament which was previously held in the Eiffel Tower.
BBC reality check as chess gambit fails to take off
Why televised chess feels stale, mate, the leisurely joy of The White Lotus, Portillo in Portugal, and more. The week in TV ...
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Craig checks in to BBC show
A Spalding Chess Club member is to appear on a new reality TV show based on the game. Craig Richardson (33) is one of 12 ...
Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era
Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World ...
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Inside the rise of unique Scots sports prodigy as she stars in new BBC reality show
“But I’d take fights and shouting over heart attacks any day.” In Chess Masters, 12 rising stars in the UK scene battle it out across a series of brain-teasing puzzles and intense eliminator ...
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BBC2 series Chess Masters: The Endgame does a 'pathetic disservice' to the game, say viewers
Only Connect fans hoping for their usual installment of cryptic fun on Tuesday evening found in its place BBC2's brand new reality TV quiz show Chess Masters: The Endgame. Hosted by Sue Perkins ...
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Chess Masters: The Endgame cast: who is host and contestants on BBC show
Chess Masters: The Endgame is the BBC’s new ‘high-stakes’ contest. It is hosted by former GBBO favourite Sue Perkins. But who are the contestants taking on the fierce competition?