Due to the popularity of the Queen's Gambit and one of the rare times Damo actually enjoyed a popular television show, this is everything you didn't know you wanted to know about chess.

09 - Zugzwang - The Immortal Chess Show

Somewhere between Dan Carlin and George Carlin, professional comedian and history enthusiast Damian Smith regales with his favourite anecdotes from throughout the annals of time. These stories are fun, exciting, compelling, and quite often actually happened - for as Leo Ferre once said: ”you must believe in ancient history, even if it is not true.” Guaranteed at least 90% truth.

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09 - Zugzwang - The Immortal Chess Show

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