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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Queen's_GambitThe Queen's Gambit (miniseries) - Wikipedia

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   Overview. The Queen's Gambit follows the life of an orphan chess prodigy, Elizabeth Harmon, during her quest to become an elite chess player while struggling with emotional problems, drugs and alcohol dependency. The title of the series refers to a chess opening of the same name.

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3. www.imdb.com › title › tt10048342The Queen's Gambit (TV Mini Series 2020) - IMDb

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   The Queen's Gambit: Created by Scott Frank, Allan Scott. With Anya Taylor-Joy, Chloe Pirrie, Bill Camp, Marcin Dorocinski. Orphaned at the tender age of nine, prodigious introvert Beth Harmon discovers and masters the game of chess in 1960s USA. But child stardom comes at a price.

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   • Release Date: 2020-10-23

   • Genre: Drama
   • Runtime: 60

4. www.cnet.com › culture › entertainmentThe Queen's Gambit: That ending explained and all your ... - CNET

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   Dec 6, 2020 · What does the show get wrong about chess? According to chess master Irina Berezina, The Queen's Gambit does an impressively accurate job of depicting chess games. But there's one thing it takes...

5. www.elle.com › uk › life-and-cultureThe Queen’s Gambit: 'Real-Life Story' Behind Hit Netflix Series

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   Jan 31, 2023 · Netflix's The Queen's Gambit tells the story of a chess prodigy who battles addiction to compete with elite chess players internationally, starring Anya Taylor-Joy.

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6. people.com › tv › the-queens-gambit-netflix-hit-whatThe Queen's Gambit: What to Know About Netflix's New Show

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   Oct 28, 2020 · The show, set in the 1950s and 60s, stars Anya Taylor-Joy as the fictional Beth Harmon, an orphan and chess prodigy who is determined to break into the male-dominated world of competitive...

7. www.chess.com › news › viewThe Queen's Gambit: A Netflix Series Where The Chess Is Done ...

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   Oct 22, 2020 · The Queen’s Gambit is a seven-episode series, debuting October 23 on Netflix. Set in the Cold War-era, it is a coming-of-age story that explores the true cost of genius: that of Beth Harmon, a highly talented female chess player. Initially, The Queen's Gambit was supposed to be a film.

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   Is chess a good TV series?

   • In an article about the miniseries in The Times, British chess champion David Howell felt that the chess scenes were "well choreographed and realistic", while British Women's chess champion Jovanka Houska said, "I think it's a fantastic TV series ... [i]t conveys the emotion of chess really well." [ 85 ]

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   What is Netflix's 'the Queen's Gambit' about?

   • Netflix's The Queen's Gambit tells the story of a chess prodigy who battles addiction to compete with elite chess players internationally, starring Anya Taylor-Joy.

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   Is the Queen's Gambit a chess story?

   • Just as you feel a familiar dynamic forming, in which a talented woman ends up intimidating her suitors, The Queen’s Gambit swerves; it’s probably no coincidence that a story about chess thrives on confounding audience expectations. For her part, Beth carries a torch for a man (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) she trounces in her first-ever tournament.

   Netflix's The Queen's Gambit Is Period Drama Done Right | TIME

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   What is a gambit in chess?

   • In chess, a gambit is an opening move in which the player will sacrifice pieces to later gain a positive position. According to The Chess Website, "The Queen's Gambit is probably the most popular gambit and although most gambits are said to be unsound against perfect play the Queen's Gambit is said to be the exception."

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   Was a chess pioneer slighted in 'the Queen's Gambit'?

   • "A Chess Pioneer Sues, Saying She Was Slighted in 'The Queen's Gambit' ". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021. ^ Maddus, Gene (September 6, 2022). "Netflix Settles 'Queen's Gambit' Defamation Suit Brought by Georgian Chess Grandmaster". Variety. Retrieved September 7, 2022.

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   Is the Queen's Gambit based on a true story?

   • The Queen's Gambit is a 2020 American coming-of-age period drama television miniseries based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Walter Tevis. The title refers to the " Queen's Gambit ", a chess opening. The series was written and directed by Scott Frank, who created it with Allan Scott, who owns the rights to the book.

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

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   Oct 20, 2020 · Anya Taylor-Joy stars as a 1960s teen chess prodigy in a Netflix show that recalls the character-driven fare of TV's latest golden age.