The Endgame' host Sue Perkins was deeply touched by an ex-prisoner contestant's story of how the game kept him alive.

Host Sue Perkins does her best to give it "warm, 'Bake-Off' vibes" and the 12 contestants have clearly been chosen for their ...

World number one chess player Magnus Carlsen sets the four remaining players a puzzle to memorise and recreate 26 pieces ...

The 55-year old former Bake Off presenter said she has never seen ‘passion like it’ on her new BBC series Chess Masters: The ...

Those who disliked the programme claim that the moves were hard to follow, and that the players and presenter were too hyped ...

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

Why televised chess feels stale, mate, the leisurely joy of The White Lotus, Portillo in Portugal, and more. The week in TV ...

Success in strategic games isn’t just about making moves – it’s about making the right moves. Whether playing chess or ...

Once considered a niche pastime, chess is experiencing a major revival in the United Kingdom. From increased media coverage ...

SINCE it launched in 1965, Mr & Mrs has remained one of TV’s most popular formats and sparked a string of copycat shows. Now ...

Bobby Fischer sparked American chess interest; today, the Saint Louis Chess Club hosts top U.S. players in a significant tournament.