Welcome to Rooked - the podcast that explores the ongoing (and very dramatic) chess cheating controversy.
Two men sit down at a chessboard in front of thousands of spectators both in person and online. One controversial win later, accusations of cheating, lies, and anal beads start to fly. (Yeah, you read that right.) This story has made for some wild news headlines, but beneath the facade is a fascinating tale that could have wide-reaching implications for one of humankind's most competitive and strategic board games. Who is telling the truth? What does a cheater stand to gain in this game? Why is Elon Musk tweeting about morse code anal beads, and what does that have to do with the future of chess?
Join hosts Jess Schmidt, podcast producer (and terrible chess player), and Ryan Webb, avid chess enthusiast (and just okay player) as they unravel the true facts of this case and attempt to discover who the real hero - and villain(s) - could be.
This limited-run series debuts early 2023 - subscribe so that you don't miss a single episode.
Absolute bangers (aka music) composed by Lorna Gilfedder.
Visit our website at rookedpod.xyz to learn more about the show, access transcripts, and discover some neato Easter eggs.
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