Psychic Murder Ego Crushing
Instincts of a Killer
Expressions used to describe the most mentally demanding game known to man. This is a unique opportunity to eavesdrop on a confrontation of two minds -one trying to dominate and, if necessary, crush the other, in the first ever knockout chess tournament specially devised for television.
Eight of Britain's top players compete for the BBC2 Master Game Trophy and a first prize of £250.
Round 1
William Hartston
(England No 1 at the 1974 World Team Championships) v
Michael Stean
(World Brilliancy Prizewinner of 1,000 dollars in Nice Chess Olympics 1974)
Presenter JEREMY JAMES
Analyser LEONARD BARDEN
Designer JOHN BONE
Director JOHN WILCOX
Producer ROBERT TONER Check mates: page 4