Endgame tells the story of former World Chess Champion Arkady Balagan (Shawn Doyle, Big Love, Lost), who develops a debilitating case of agoraphobia after witnessing the murder of his fiancée. Unable to leave his hotel and running out of money, the arrogant and charismatic Russian inadvertently becomes a detective - using his fierce analytical skills to solve baffling crimes. (Source: Showcase)