Episode 2 starts with Anna and Simon introducing day 2 of the games from Buckingham Palace in London.
Introducing the players. Players competing for the main cash prize 20.000 pounds and checkmate trophy. Interviews with some of the players – Grandmaster David Smerdon (AUS) and Richard Rapport (HU).
Game of the day has been broken down to opening, middle game and end game Richard’s patient wins in the end game against David. Results of the other games of the day. Interview with game of the day players– David Smerdon (AUS), Richard Rapport (HUN) where Anna and Simon asking the players about their game. Leading board, the standings after day 2. Anna and Simon recap and end the days show.