The article reflects on the legacy of BBC Two's The Master Game, an influential chess program that concluded in 1983 without airing its final series due to industrial action. Tony Miles famously defeated world champion Anatoly Karpov in that series, symbolizing a peak in chess popularity. It enabled a generation of English chess players to emerge through innovative production techniques. In contrast, the newer series, Chess Masters: The Endgame, will feature a diverse group of amateur players, marking a significant shift in inclusivity and focus on communication skills, while raising concerns about competitive balance due to varying ratings among participants.
Tony Miles's victory over Anatoly Karpov in 1983 marked the end of the iconic chess series The Master Game, which transformed chess broadcasting in the UK.
The Master Game introduced a new way of presenting chess on television, allowing the audience to feel as if they were in the players' heads during matches.
The upcoming Chess Masters: The Endgame differs from past formats by prioritizing diversity and communication among its amateur players, with half being women.
While the new format includes talented amateurs, concerns exist about a strong player potentially dominating the competition due to rating discrepancies.
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