Tales of the Unexpected S7E2 — The Best Chess Player in the World

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Tales of the Unexpected•Season 7•Episode 2

The Best Chess Player in the World

6.0/10 · 209 votesMay 19, 198427 min

Ranked #7 of 15 in Season 7•+0.2 vs season avg

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Shaw, the owner of a newspaper, is controlling and very rich. His wife is content with the money he provides, but is having an affair. When he finds out, he decides to act.

Directed byGraham Williams

Written byPeter Ransley

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Peter Ransley

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Keith Rogers

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Episode Summary

"The Best Chess Player in the World" is episode 2 of Tales of the Unexpected season 7. It scored 6.0/10 from 209 votes, ranking #7 of 15 episodes this season (season average 5.8). Directed by Graham Williams and written by Peter Ransley, it aired on May 19, 1984.

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