7 Apr 2025

Expert Feature: Chess

From Afternoons, 2:36 pm on 7 April 2025

Today our expert topic is the grand drama of the iconic board game, Chess.

We'll be focusing mostly on the gameplay itself: some beginner strategies if you'd like to up your game, getting involved in the competitive scene, and maybe a little history. 

Jesse's guest is RNZ's own Troy Matich, a producer on Morning Report and a competitive chess player. 

As always if you've got questions for Troy, text in on 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

RNZ Morning Report producer Troy Matich spoke to Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan about her love for the game of chess.

RNZ Morning Report producer and avid chess player Troy Matich with Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan. Photo: José Barbosa