The Story of Chess: Episode 2 [PBS Special]
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Published on: February 2, 2024
The Story of Chess – Episode 2 from PBS. Visit the World Chess Hall of Fame and the historic chess sets that connect chess with culture, art, and history.
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Episode 2 | 26m 46s | Video has Closed Captions
Visit the World Chess Hall of Fame and the historic chess sets that connect chess with culture, art, and history; a preview of the upcoming American Cup and breaking news surrounding the Candidates Tournament field of players; and brush up on your skills with lessons by Grandmasters Var Akobian and Yasser Seirawan in chess school.
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