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

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   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. The story is set in the mid-1950s and 1960s.

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

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   Dec 6, 2020 · While The Queen's Gambit comes across as an inspirational sports story, it's an adaptation of a 1983 fictional coming-of-age novel of the same name written by American novelist Walter Tevis. Tevis...

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

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   Abandoned and entrusted to a Kentucky orphanage, Beth (played by Isla Johnston in her early years but mostly by Anya Taylor-Joy) discovers an astonishing talent for chess while developing an addiction to tranquilizers provided by the state as a sedative for the children.

4. 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 chess....

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   Nov 1, 2020 · In the new limited series The Queen’s Gambit, the only thing that's real is the chess. Child prodigy Beth Harmon is fictional.

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

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   Jan 31, 2023 · The Queen’s Gambit has cemented its place alongside Normal People and Tiger King as one of 2020’s must-watch series. In October, Netflix dropped the drama, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, which...

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   Does Beth Harmon play chess in 'the Queen's Gambit'?

   • In The Queen's Gambit, Beth Harmon (right) learns to play chess from a janitor in her orphanage. COURTESY OF NETFLIX In the new limited series The Queen’s Gambit, the only thing that's real is the chess. Child prodigy Beth Harmon is fictional. The orphanage she went to, the addiction to tranquilizers she develops there—fake.

   Why The Queen’s Gambit Is the No. 1 Netflix Show Right Now

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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.

   The Queen's Gambit (miniseries) - Wikipedia

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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.

   The Queen’s Gambit: 'Real-Life Story' Behind Hit Netflix Series - ELLE

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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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   Are chess movies based on a true story?

   • Yes, most films and shows about chess aren’t really about chess— Gambit is about overcoming addiction and childhood trauma, Katwe is about life in an Ugandan slum—but they all focus on prodigies, people with a superhuman ability to play the game. Sign up for our Games newsletter and never miss our latest gaming tips, reviews, and features.

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   Is 'the Queen's Gambit' a shrewd study of genius?

   • " 'The Queen's Gambit,' Starring a Magnetic Anya Taylor-Joy, Is a Shrewd Study of Genius: TV Review". Variety. Archived from the original on October 22, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020. ^ Sepinwall, Alan (October 20, 2020). " 'The Queen's Gambit': A Female Bobby Fischer Keeps Her Challengers in Check". Rolling Stone.

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8. www.wired.com › story › the-queens-gambit-netflixWhy The Queen’s Gambit Is the No. 1 Netflix Show Right Now

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   Oct 28, 2020 · In The Queen’s Gambit, Beth Harmon learns how to play from a janitor in her orphanage; the real chess player who inspired Queen of Katwe, Phiona Mutesi, learned the game from a missionary.