“★★★★★ A master storyteller, he evokes real emotions with his incredible story”

“After Endgame is not just informative for chess enthusiasts but also a deeply personal experience that showcases Doyle’s unique ability to blend humour with profound insight.”

“This is a riveting and hilarious hour of storytelling about self-deception and the art of gamesmanship.”

“★★★★ A comic who makes his move with a cautionary tale that enthrals and intrigues”

“The original picture was by Josh Goleman when the show was only about chess.”

"What begins as a comedic chess masterclass then gives way to one of the wildest stories at this year's Fringe”

“Thrilling and seductive… Doyle is a pawn in his own story.”

“A cautionary tale… we can all be taken in by a good story as Doyle neatly demonstrates here.”

“He is funding his debut show by selling chess lessons in Washington Park.”

“Here Doyle’s frankly jaw dropping story really takes flight.”

“Tutoring harder than ever to fund his third festival, the American is finding that his latest hour, After Endgame, is his most appealing so far.”

“We all have an endgame for our decisions. What is your goal and why? With this show I am trying to ask if sometimes our endgames are actually worth pursuing.”

“Endgame is the final stages of a chess game, so when I considered the themes I thought After Endgame was best, because this show is about after the chess game is completed.”

“US comedian Kevin James Doyle makes a welcome return to the Edinburgh Fringe this year with a new hour After Endgame”

“To use comedy and storytelling to teach the audience about chess and take them on an adventure, because this story is pretty wild, is a dream come true.”