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1. www.vulture.com › article › queens-gambit-chessHow The Queen’s Gambit Made Chess Believable and Exciting

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   Oct 23, 2020 · The show is filled with sequences of Beth playing chess, which could make for dreadfully boring television, but the series, developed by Godless ’s Scott Frank and Allan Scott, plots out numerous...

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3. nationalpost.com › entertainment › moviesHollywood chess: Where thrilling endgame trumps reality ...

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   Feb 12, 2023 · Hollywood creations such as Netflix's The Queen's Gambit, starring Marcin Dorocinski and Anya Taylor-Joy, are twist the game of chess until it's unrecognizable, says one documentarian. Photo by...

4. time.com › 5901699Netflix's The Queen's Gambit Is Period Drama Done Right | TIME

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   Oct 20, 2020 · An adaptation of the novel by Walter Tevis (The Hustler, The Man Who Fell to Earth) that comes to Netflix on Oct. 23, the absorbing seven-part miniseries is first and foremost a character study....

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5. whatnerd.com › best-chess-movies-rankedThe 12 Best Movies About Chess of All Time, Ranked

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   • The Seventh Seal (1957) Directed by Ingmar Bergman. Starring Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot. Drama, Fantasy (1h 36m) 8.1 on IMDb — 93% on RT.
   • Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) Directed by Steven Zaillian. Starring Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Max Pomeranc. Biography, Drama, Sport (1h 49m) 7.4 on IMDb — 100% on RT.
   • Queen of Katwe (2016) Directed by Mira Nair. Starring Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o. Biography, Drama (2h 4m) 7.4 on IMDb — 94% on RT. Most chess masters have some kind of underdog story to tell, and it's certainly no different for Queen of Katwe.
   • Critical Thinking (2020) Directed by John Leguizamo. Starring John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael K. Williams. Drama (1h 57m) 6.5 on IMDb — 94% on RT.

6. www.vulture.com › article › best-chess-moviesThe 10 Best Movies About Chess - Vulture

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   Nov 23, 2020 · Did Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit leave you suddenly wanting more chess content? Here’s our list of the 10 best chess movies, including Queen of Katwe, Searching for Bobby Fischer, and more.

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   • Author: Tim Grierson,Will Leitch

7. ocfchess.org › chess-dramaExciting Chess Drama Unfolds! - OCF Chess

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   In this article, we will explore the allure of chess drama, examine its various elements, delve into famous chess dramas, discuss its presence in pop culture, analyze the psychological intensity it brings, and explore its impact on the chess community.

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   Is chess a movie?

   • Chess is more than just a board game. Since the 15th century, it's been the ultimate cultural strategy game, requiring broad talent and sharp wit to win against the best and climb to the ranks. When chess is the subject of a film, it can feel a lot like a sports movie.

   The 12 Best Movies About Chess of All Time, Ranked

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   What is the best chess movie of all time?

   • The title of best chess movie of all time goes to a film that actually has no tournaments, no prodigies, and no underdogs. Instead, we have Ingmar Bergman's historical fantasy movie centers on a chess match between the knight Antonius Block (played by Max von Sydow) and the embodiment of Death (played by Bengt Ekerot).

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   Does Netflix's 'the Queen's Gambit' have a chess prodigy?

   • It makes for a very dramatic scene.” How Netflix’s limited series The Queen’s Gambit, starring Anya Taylor-Joy as a chess prodigy, designed and edited its many matches for maximum accuracy and impact, according to its chess consultant Bruce Pandolfini and editor Michelle Tesoro.

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   Do you want to watch more chess in Godless?

   • By the end of the show, you might actually find yourself wanting to watch more chess — or at least I did. Two key figures in putting together those sequences were Bruce Pandolfini, a longtime chess author and coach who also consulted on the original novel, and Michelle Tesoro, The Queen’s Gambit ’s editor, who also worked with Frank on Godless.

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   Why is chess so popular?

   • This shouldn’t be that surprising considering that chess has always enjoyed a special, elevated place in the culture. With a reputation for catering to shrewd, brainy practitioners, the game cultivates an air of regal, cosmopolitan sophistication.

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   What happens when Beth starts playing chess?

   • Once Beth starts to play chess, she can’t really bring herself to stop thinking about it, playing out games in her head, and obsessing over the matches she does and does not win over the course of her career.

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9. tvline.com › reviews › the-queens-gambit-review'The Queen's Gambit' Review: Netflix Chess Drama ... - TVLine

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   Oct 23, 2020 · A seven-hour drama series about chess players? It might sound more like a punishment at first than a pleasure. But The Queen’s Gambit — now streaming on Netflix; I’ve seen all seven...