BBC 2 attempts to do for chess what Like Littler is doing for darts, generate mass interest in a niche sport.
I watch with mixed emotions, having turned down an invitation to take part mainly out of cowardice. So watch out for a version of non-buyer’s regret in my commentary on the first episode of Chess Masters: The Endgame
So, here’s my take on the event. I settle in sofa commentary goggle-mode: replenish wine glass. Watch the ending of Mastermind.
