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Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Rematch review — when Garry Kasparov met his match against Deep Blue
The chess master's face frowns over the board: his pieces are dwindling. Calculations click away within the boxy computer sitting opposite him. The master's thoughts whir: 'It wants to take my pawn on B7 and put the Queen on D5. But when I push to F3 it will weaken its King.' But then … his face darkens. In his complacency he has underestimated the machine. He resigns. The man is Garry Kasparov, the machine Deep Blue and the scene comes early on in Rematch (Disney+), a year before the iconic 1997 tussle that lends itself to the title. This is an irresistible prospect. As The Queen's Gambit showed a few years ago, two giant minds competing intensely over a chess board makes for weirdly compelling
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Disney+ premieres 'breathtaking' drama rivaling Netflix's show The Queen's Gambit as obsessed viewers hail the new series a 'masterpiece'
Disney+ has premiered a 'breathtaking' drama that rivals Netflix 's show The Queen's Gambit - and viewers have already hailed it as a 'masterpiece'. The six-part thriller series, titled Rematch, stars Christian Cooke, Sarah Bolger and Tom Austen, amongst others. It first aired last September but launched on the streaming platform today (May 21) and delves into the historic tale of chess champion Garry Kasparov when he faced Deep Blue, a computer. The new series shares similarities with The Queen's Gambit on Netflix, which first aired in 2020. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy as chess prodigy Beth Harmon, it tells the story of her quest to become a world champion. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. It first aired last September but launched on the streaming platform today (May 21) and delves into the historic tale of chess champion Garry Kasparov when he faced Deep Blue, a computer Since Rematch's release last September, it has attracted raving reviews from fans on Google. One fan said: 'A good series that keeps you on the edge of your seat, good acting, especially Kasparov's performance, it made me want to play chess again.' Another added: 'Absolutely amazing. Gripping and exciting until the very last second.' 'As exciting as a crime thriller. Great class,' someone else chimed in. One viewer said: 'Excellent suspense even though we know the outcome of the story.' Rematch has a respectable 7.3/10 score on IMDb and some fans left their thoughts on the review site. One called it a 'masterpiece' while someone else wrote, 'Have fun watching, it is breathtaking all along the 6 episodes'. Though not everyone has been impressed and one viewer on Google penned: 'Terribly boring, slow and overacted. I couldn't last more than 2 episodes....' Another show on Disney+ has caused fans to confess that they've binged the 'best series of the year' after it landed on the streaming service earlier this year. Comedy series Mid-Century Modern follows the lives of three gay best friends who live in Palm Springs. The 10-part series landed on Disney+ on March 28 and on Hulu in the US on the same day. Actor Nathan Lane, 69, plays Bunny Schneiderman, Matt Bomer, 47, has taken on the role of Jerry Frank and Nathan Lee Graham, 56, is Arthur Broussard on the show. And those who have watched the programme have loved it and it's received an impressive 86 percent on review website Rotten Tomatoes.
Metro
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Disney Plus quietly adds 'masterpiece' compared to one of Netflix's best shows
Disney Plus has added a new show to its catalogue that will be catnip for fans of Netflix's smash hit The Queen's Gambit. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, the chess drama was one of Netflix's biggest hits of 2020, when streaming numbers soared during the global coronavirus lockdowns. Now, the six-part series Rematch similarly dives into the cat-and-mouse world of professional chess. The 1997-set psychological thriller follows the historic chess match between Garry Kasparov, played by Christian Cooke, and an IBM supercomputer. The true story tale of this human versus machine battle feels incredibly timely amid ongoing discussions about how artificial intelligence is changing our lives. The show is set at the World Chess Championship, during a time when these technological advances first started to be felt, with the arrival of the internet and the advent of platforms like Google and Facebook. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Rather than being inspired by the zeitgeisty popularity of chess with The Queen's Gambit, the creators of Rematch had been kicking the idea around years before and saw that the Netflix hit offered an opportunity to get it made. Rematch co-writer Yan England told Deadline: 'Suddenly, people from around the world were playing chess. We knew it would be a while before our show would come out, as we couldn't shoot in the pandemic, so now the world had been reintroduced to chess and we didn't have to explain what it was.' The show first aired on Arte in Europe and has now arrived on Disney Plus for viewers in the UK, several of whom are already raving about the drama. Sharing their reviews on IMDb, one fan praised the show as a 'masterpiece'. @J_p_bedard wrote: 'This is [a] high class series. This is where artificial intelligence all started and look where we are at today. Technology overtaking jobs, space, duties, internet and most of our daily chores. 'Worth a 9/10 and up for those who like or don't like chess you will appreciate it. I watched the 6 in a row!!!' More Trending @Ms-jr similarly raved about the show, writing: 'Rematch brings history to life by presenting pivotal moments in chess and AI development without relying on excessive drama. The characters are carefully crafted, making the series accessible even to viewers unfamiliar with chess history, while also providing a treasure trove of details for enthusiasts.' View More » Rematch is available to stream on Disney Plus. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix fans are binge-watching 'unbelievable' thriller soaring up the chart MORE: ITV to finally air 'ridiculous' series that was pulled from screens 2 years ago MORE: Netflix star reveals the brutal way she was told her acting wasn't good enough
Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Magnus Carlsen vs 143,000: Chess legend held to draw by the world
OSLO, May 21 — Chess legend Magnus Carlsen, considered one of the best players in history, has been held to a draw by a team of 143,000 opponents in an online match. Organised by the match site the duel — dubbed 'Magnus Carlsen vs. The World' — pitted the 34-year-old Norwegian against amateurs from around the planet who decided their moves by popular vote. The match with Carlsen, who was world champion from 2013 to 2023, opened on April 4, with each side allowed 24 hours to decide its next move. After more than six weeks, it ended in a draw Monday. 'I felt that I was a little bit better, early in the opening,' Carlsen said in a video. 'Honestly, since then, they haven't given me a single chance.' Carlsen is not the first grandmaster to take on a team of thousands. Russian chess giant Garry Kasparov played more than 50,000 opponents in a 1999 match, while India's Viswanathan Anand played around 70,000 last year, according to news agency NTB. — AFP
The Independent
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
What happened when chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen took on 143,000 people
Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faced off against over 143,000 players from around the globe, resulting in a dramatic draw. The groundbreaking online chess match, dubbed "Magnus Carlsen vs. The World," unfolded on the world's largest chess website, beginning on April 4th. This marked the first online freestyle game to feature a reigning world champion. The match concluded after Team World delivered a third check to Carlsen's king, a surprising outcome that defied initial prediction of a decisive victory for Carlsen. The scale of the game shattered previous records for online "vs. The World" matches. In 1999, Garry Kasparov, then world champion, played against over 50,000 participants on the Microsoft Network, ultimately winning after a four-month battle. More recently, in 2022, Viswanathan Anand emerged victorious from his own "vs. The World" match on facing nearly 70,000 players. 'Very, very sound chess' Carlsen, 34, became the world's top-ranked player in 2010 aged 19 and has won five World Championships. He achieved the highest-ever chess rating of 2882 in 2014 and has remained the undisputed world number one for more than a decade. 'Overall, 'the world' has played very, very sound chess from the start. Maybe not going for most enterprising options, but kind of keeping it more in vein with normal chess — which isn't always the best strategy, but it worked out well this time,' Carlsen said in a statement Friday as Monday's draw seemed imminent. Because it was a freestyle match, the bishops, knights, rooks, queen and king were randomly shuffled around the board while the pawns remained in their usual spots. Freestyle chess is popular because it allows players to be more creative and avoid memorisation. 'We made history' Team World voted on each move and each side had 24 hours to make their play. Carlsen played the white pieces. The world won on move 32 after checking Carlsen's king three times in the corner of the board where it could not escape. The rule is called "threefold repetition," meaning all of the pieces on the board are in the exact same position three times to prompt a draw. In the virtual chat, players appeared split on whether to force the draw — and claim the glory — or to keep playing against Carlsen, even if it ultimately meant a loss. 'Don't Draw! Let's keep playing Magnus,' one user wrote. 'This is an opportunity that won't come along again. I'd rather play the Master all the way to the end and see if we can battle it out another 20 or 30 moves! Let's have some FUN!!!' Another added: 'Thanks Magnus for such a great game. We made history.'
