Episode 6
The four remaining players from the second heat face a memory puzzle set by chess superstar and world number one Magnus Carlsen.
The four remaining players from the second heat face a memory puzzle set by chess superstar and world number one Magnus Carlsen.
The players have one minute to study the board on the projector and memorise the position of all 26 pieces before it disappears. They then have one further minute to position their own pieces on the chess board in front of them. With 26 points up for grabs, how powerful are the players' memories when under strict time pressure, and what techniques can they use to keep the positions of all the pieces in their minds?
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"I fear my memory not being as great as I thought it was"
Duration: 01:59
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Perkins |
| Expert | David Howell |
| Expert | Anthony Mathurin |
| Production Manager | Leah Bennett |
| Series Producer | Carrie Smith |
| Executive Producer | Charlie Bunce |
| Executive Producer | Katy Fryer |
| Production Company | Curve Media Ltd |
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- Monday 20:00
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