It definitely gets points for making a show based on chess interesting. The plot is good for what it is. The characters are well acted and Beth is just gorgeous. I did have a vested interest in what would come of Beth, but there were a few episodes that served as background noise well I surfed the web. I wish they were more consistent with listing the year, because at times I had difficulty knowing how much time had passed. Worth a watch, but I wouldn't say it's worth a rating of almost 9.