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With John Shea. Featuring works by Adelbert Gyrowetz.
Series exploring the history and importance of chess around the world, in countries including India and Russia
4/5 Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov explores the murderous history of chess in Russia.
First broadcast: 17 Dec 2010
4/5 Marilyn Yalom on the rise to power of the chess queen which was once as feeble as a pawn.
First broadcast: 16 Dec 2010
3/5 David Hendy discusses how chess was played and lost on the Third Programme.
First broadcast: 15 Dec 2010
2/5 Author Anuradha Roy on the power and poignancy of chess as a metaphor in Indian culture.
First broadcast: 14 Dec 2010
1/5 Dr Irving Finkel of the British Museum on why chess is the ultimate game.
First broadcast: 13 Dec 2010
4/5 Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov explores the murderous history of chess in Russia.
Fri 17 Dec 2010 23:00 BBC Radio 3
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