Checkmate: Chess Enters the Big Leagues as World Chess Plc Eyes the Prize
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The BBC, never one to ignore a cultural zeitgeist, has just launched Chess Masters: The Endgame, a high-stakes, drama-infused contest featuring 12 rising stars from the UK’s booming chess community. Hosted by Sue Perkins, the show aims to capture the energy, intellect, and psychological warfare that define the game, wrapping it all up in a prime-time, entertainment-friendly package.