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Sam faces Jalena tonight (Picture: ITV)

Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) takes his seat for the finale of the chess tournament in tonights episode of Coronation Street.

This week, after discovering Sam had secretly been playing chess with Roy (David Neilson), Nick (Ben Price) accepted his son was basically a child genius and allowed him the chance to play in a chess tournament held in the bistro.

Sam beat his opponent, Oscar (who was played by Judes brother) and was thrilled to realise he was through to the final.

Oh, he also had to remind his dad to pipe down a bit as hes watching a chess match, not a football game.

Tonight, Nick goes over some chess tactics with Sam, convinced his son is going to wipe the floor with his opponent.

He takes his seat opposite Jalena but will he take the crown?

Whether Sam will be crowned winner is something were keeping secret for now, but what we can reveal is that the young lad is set to develop a bit of a crush on Jalena.

After telling Roy and Hope (Isabella Flanagan), Sam sits down with his dad and confesses all he likes Jalena.

Nick smiles as he gives Sam some advice on lurrrrve but how will things go?

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