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Episode 5
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The five remaining players from the second heat return to the Great Hall to battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals.
The five remaining players from the second heat return to the Great Hall to battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. The sense of trepidation is palpable as they face a mind-bending chess puzzle called 'the five queens'. In the second challenge, the four remaining players are paired up. They go head-to-head as they attempt to play 'the pawn race'.
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Wed 27 Aug 2025
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The pawn race
Duration: 01:42
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The five queens
Duration: 01:58
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Perkins |
| Expert | David Howell |
| Expert | Anthony Mathurin |
| Production Manager | Leah Bennett |
| Series Producer | Carrie Smith |
| Executive Producer | Charlie Bunce |
| Executive Producer | Katy Fryer |
| Production Company | Curve Media Ltd |
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