Chess Masters: The Endgame

Twelve rising stars of the UK’s booming chess community battle it out.

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   E1. Episode 1

   Mar 10, 2025 · 29m

   In the first of two heats, six talented players from across the UK arrive at Cardiff’s former coal exchange. They face a brain-boggling puzzle and a high-stakes speed chess battle.

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   E2. Episode 2

   Mar 17, 2025 · 29m

   The five remaining players from the first heat return to the Great Hall to battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

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   E3. Episode 3

   Mar 24, 2025 · 29m

   The four remaining players from the first heat return to the Great Hall to battle it out for a coveted place in the semi-finals. They are faced with a giant projection screen, and realise an innovative challenge awaits - a memory test set by world number one chess player Magnus Carlsen.

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   E4. Episode 4

   Mar 31, 2025 · 29m

   In the second heat, six new players face a gruelling game of speed chess and a puzzle called 'the raging rook', which allows the players to showcase their mastery of one of the most powerful pieces.

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   E5. Episode 5

   Apr 7, 2025 · 29m

   The five remaining players from the second heat return to the Great Hall to battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals.

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   E6. Episode 6

   Apr 14, 2025 · 29m

   The four remaining players from the second heat face a memory puzzle set by chess superstar and world number one Magnus Carlsen.

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