In this episode of The Middlegame, co-hosts Lula and Emilia discuss the new BBC show "Chessmasters: The Endgame", that Lula starred in! 

They delve into the importance of chess shows, the impact of celebrities playing chess, and the ongoing issues of gatekeeping within the community, particularly regarding women in chess. 

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In this episode of the Middlegame, co-hosts Emilia and Lula discuss the future of classical versus freestyle chess, the influence of Magnus Carlsen, and Emilia's PhD research on FIDE. They also don't forget to recap the Oscars, analyzing the representation of women in film and the importance of critical engagement with media.

In the first-ever episode of The Middlegame by Lula Roberts and Emilia Castelao, we discuss what it's like to go to a chess tournament for the very first time, explore imposter syndrome in the chess world, and predict who will win the Oscars.

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