Posted 1st January 1970 by The Game -Chess Analysis (long) › Forums › Cult Sci Fi Series › Lexx › The Game -Chess Analysis (long) › The Game -Chess Analysis (long) 17th March 2002 at 8:12 am #52300 AnonymousGuest I believe that its based on a late 19th century chess game played between two masters. I think around 1895.