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The Chess Master

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The Chess Master

Charley Williams gets fired from his job, plays a simple game of chess with a stranger, and finds himself $5,000 richer—all within the space of two days. A job offer and more games ensue, but why is everything happening so fast? And why does Charley have the feeling that each time he wins a game, he is losing a very important part of his life?

59m 2s · Mystery · Drama · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

Cast & Crew

Fred GwynneActor
Paul HechtActor
Russell HortonActor
Himan BrownProducer
Murray BurnettWriter

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“The Chess Master.” CBS Radio Mystery Theater. Radio broadcast, May 28, 1982. Radio Index. https://www.radioindex.org/series/cbs-radio-mystery-theater/episodes/the-chess-master.

Frequently asked questions

When was “The Chess Master” broadcast?“The Chess Master” was broadcast on May 28, 1982 as an episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
What is “The Chess Master” about?Charley Williams gets fired from his job, plays a simple game of chess with a stranger, and finds himself $5,000 richer—all within the space of two days. A job offer and more games ensue, but why is everything happening so fast? And why does Charley have the feeling that each time he wins a game, he is losing a very important part of his life?
What radio series is “The Chess Master” from?“The Chess Master” is an episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
Who appeared in “The Chess Master”?The cast includes Fred Gwynne, Paul Hecht, and Russell Horton.
How long is “The Chess Master”?The recording runs about 59 minutes.
Can I listen to “The Chess Master”?Yes. Radio Index has a surviving sound recording of “The Chess Master” available to stream.
What's the title of this episode?The title of this show is "The Chess Master."
What's the title of this series?The title of this series is CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
When was this show broadcast?This show was broadcast on Friday, May 28, 1982 at 10:07PM on CBS Radio Network.
What time did this show air?This show aired at 10:07PM.
What network broadcast this show?This show was broadcast on CBS Radio Network.
What genre is this episode?The genre of this show is Mystery, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller.
What's the duration of this episode?The duration of this show is 59:02.
What decade is this episode from?This show is from the 1980s.