BBC’s Chess Masters: The Endgame – An Inside Look with Lula Roberts

The BBC has made a triumphant return to the world of chess with its new show, Chess Masters: The Endgame, which airs on Monday nights at 8 p.m. GMT. This modern take on the classic game focuses on engaging personalities in the chess world, rather than just strong grandmasters, a departure from the network’s earlier foray into chess programming with The Master Game over 40 years ago.

One of the standout contestants on the show is Women’s Candidate Master Lula Roberts, known as LulaRobs in the chess community and on her streaming and social media channels. Roberts, who has seen a meteoric rise in her chess skills since The Queen’s Gambit came out in 2020, represented the Channel Island of Jersey in the Chess Olympiad in 2022.

After surviving the first two episodes of Chess Masters: The Endgame, Roberts sat down with Chess.com to discuss her experience on the show. She shared insights into the grandiose setting at a royal hotel in Wales, her decision to reveal her identity as a chess content creator, and which part of the format appealed to her the most.

The show’s character-driven approach and unique competitive format have garnered positive reactions from viewers, including Roberts’ friends and family who attended a watch party for the first episode. With a mix of blitz chess, puzzle-solving, and banter between contestants, Chess Masters: The Endgame promises to keep audiences entertained and engaged.

As the show continues to unfold, Roberts remains a strong contender, drawing on her experience as a chess player and content creator to navigate the challenges and surprises that lie ahead. Tune in to BBC on Monday nights to catch the latest episodes of Chess Masters: The Endgame and follow Lula Roberts’ journey in the world of competitive chess.