Episode 1 launches a brand new chess tournament and TV series hosted by TV celebrity Anna Richardson and commentated by Simon Williams, a chess Grandmaster himself. Intro from the Crowne Plaza London Gatwick hotel.
Introducing the players. Players competing for the main cash prize 20,000 pounds and Checkmate trophy.
The first day’s games begin and the hosts focus on the selected game of the day with detailed game analysis by Simon and Anna in which we witness how Germany’s International Grandmaster Elisabeth Paehtz beat the much higher ranked player Grandmaster Nigel Short from England.
The Game of the day has been broken down to opening, middle game and end game with Elisabeth very surprising victory over English Grandmaster Nigel Short. Interview with game of the day players– Elisabeth Paehtz (GER), Nigel Short (ENG) where Anna and Simon asking the players about their game. Results of the other games of the day.
Leading board, what are the standings after day 1. Anna and Simon recap and end the days show.