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ZUGZWANG

ZUGZWANG

I discovered chess at the age of fourteen.

7 min · Documentary

Through the eyes of International Chess Master Paul Cassidy, this documentary traces a lifetime of strategy, triumph, and heartbreak, from representing Ireland on the world stage to confronting the loss that nearly ended his career, and ultimately rediscovering joy through the enduring support of the Dun Laoghaire Chess Club.

Directed by Traian Toma

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