Chess Masters: The Endgame - Series 1
1 - Episode 1
Air Date: March 10, 2025
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.
2 - Episode 2
Air Date: March 17, 2025
The five remaining players from the first heat return to the Great Hall to battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals.
3 - Episode 3
Air Date: March 24, 2025
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.
4 - Episode 4
Air Date: March 31, 2025
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.
5 - Episode 5
Air Date: April 7, 2025
The five remaining players from the second heat return to the Great Hall to battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals.
6 - Episode 6
Air Date: April 14, 2025
The four remaining players from the second heat face a memory puzzle set by chess superstar and world number one Magnus Carlsen.
7 - Episode 7
Air Date: April 21, 2025
Six semi-finalists face child prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan in their toughest challenge yet.
8 - Episode 8
Air Date: April 28, 2025
The four finalists return for the last time to the Great Hall, ready to be put through their chess-playing paces like never before. Who will lift the winner’s trophy?