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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 5

Chris Ledgard looks at the lives of people who were labelled child prodigies. Demis Hassabis was once the highest-ranked twelve-year-old chess player in the world.

Chris Ledgard presents a series looking at the lives of people who were labelled child prodigies.

Demis Hassabis was once the highest-ranked twelve-year-old chess player in the world. He wanted a career in chess and hoped one day to become world champion. Then he gave up playing the game seriously, a decision he doesn't regret. Why does chess have such a hold on so many bright young people? International Masters Bill Hartston and Malcolm Pein join the debate.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 2 Sep 2009 15:45

Broadcasts

  • Tue 16 Sep 2008 09:30
  • Wed 2 Sep 2009 15:45