Unless you are a chess enthusiast, this show is boring mostly. It deserves a high rating because it has nice storytelling, a good cast and...well, that's all. I can see the nerds wetting their pants watching Anya pull a Sicilian defense. I didn't wet anything, and I'm a huge fan of Anya since I first saw her in VVitch. I know how to play chess, but it's easily the most boring thing in the world to be played. To make a show out of it, kudos. I wouldn't have spent more than 2 episodes if it weren't for Anya. I actually stopped at the 6th episode, its just boring, I can't help it. Honestly, I don't care if she wins or not against the Russian dude. She only plays good because she's on Xanax and alcohol??? I gave it a 7, although I don't know why. Maybe because I managed to get to the 6th episode. Not many shows are worthy of that time spent.