Advertisement

Does Sally Rooney get chess right in her new book?

Sally Rooney’s much anticipated new novel ‘Intermezzo’ is set in the world of competitive c...

Share this article

14.10 20 Sep 2024


Does Sally Rooney get chess right in her new book?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

14.10 20 Sep 2024


Sally Rooney’s much anticipated new novel ‘Intermezzo’ is set in the world of competitive chess. But, how does it compare to the real scene?

Joining Seán to discuss is Mark Watkins, Treasurer of Cork Chess Club, who has been analysing the book for the Irish Examiner.

Image: Faber & Faber


Read more about

Moncrieff Highlights

Related Episodes

Gateway to Europe: Adie McGenn...

00:08:30

Gateway to Europe: Adie McGennis & Matt Mohan

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:08:30


When will we see the Irish win...

00:11:22

When will we see the Irish winter sports arena?

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:11:22


The group bringing Irish peopl...

00:09:07

The group bringing Irish people into American Football

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:09:07


Dorchester - Boston’s most Iri...

00:07:53

Dorchester - Boston’s most Irish neighbourhood 

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:07:53