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

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   Beth and Benny sleep together, but Benny ruins the mood by talking chess strategy for Paris afterwards. At the Paris Invitational, Beth advances to the finals against Borgov. Cleo, who is also in Paris, invites Beth out for drinks.

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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...

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   Aug 21, 2021 · Over the course of seven gripping episodes, millions of viewers fell in love with Anya Taylor-Joy ’s Beth Harmon, a child chess prodigy who became a trailblazer and driving force in the...

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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.

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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.

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 seven-episode limited series is based on a 1983 novel of the same name by Walter Tevis, which combines the author's real-life experiences playing chess with fictional characters.

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

   • The Queen's Gambit has taken the spot of number one on Netflix, less than a week after debuting on the streaming service. The seven-episode limited series is based on a 1983 novel of the same name by Walter Tevis, which combines the author's real-life experiences playing chess with fictional characters.

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   Is the Queen's Gambit a good chess show?

   • Though it's received good reviews from chess players, a criticism has been aimed at the exclusive use of men's games as the basis for its fictional contests. "The Queen's Gambit is so brilliant but using some women's games would have been awesome," former US Women's Chess Champion Jennifer Shahade tweeted. What does the show get wrong about chess?

   The Queen's Gambit: That ending explained and all your questions ... - C…

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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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   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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   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.