Check it out. I saw someone say it's a live-action sports anime and while I would never watch an anime I assume that's an accurate description. You'd be shocked how exciting they can make chess look in this show.

  • TankieTanuki [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    The show seemed like a fictionalization of Bobby Fischer's career. He became world champion in 1972 and ended years of Soviet domination, which was a big deal because Cold War. Much like how America suddenly cared about piano when Van Cliburn won the International Tchaikovsky Competition.