Yahoo Web Search

Search results

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

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Queen's_Gambit

   • Cached

   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.

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

   www.cnet.com › culture › entertainment

   • Cached

   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...

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

   www.wired.com › story › the-queens-gambit-netflix

   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.

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

   www.elle.com › uk › life-and-culture

   Jan 31, 2023 · The Queen’s Gambit novel is now on The New York Times bestseller list. Google search queries for chess have doubled and searches for ‘how to play chess’ have hit a nine-year peak; The number ...

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

   www.chess.com › news › view

   • Cached

   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.

6. www.wired.com › story › queens-gambit-netflixThe Queen’s Gambit is the must-watch show on Netflix right ...

   www.wired.com › story › queens-gambit-netflix

   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. The orphanage she went to, the addiction to tranquilisers she ...

7. People also ask

   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

   www.wired.com/story/the-queens-gambit-netflix-chess-addiction/

   See all results for this question

   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

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen's_Gambit_(miniseries)

   See all results for this question

   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

   www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a34643247/queens-gambit-anya-taylor-joy/

   See all results for this question

   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.

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

   www.wired.com/story/the-queens-gambit-netflix-chess-addiction/

   See all results for this question

   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.

   The Queen's Gambit (miniseries) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen's_Gambit_(miniseries)

   See all results for this question

   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…

   www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-queens-gambit-on-netflix-ending-explained-and-all-your-questions-answered/

   See all results for this question

8. www.radiotimes.com › tv › dramaThe Queen's Gambit review | Anya Taylor-Joy radiates in ...

   www.radiotimes.com › tv › drama

   • Cached

   Starring Anya Taylor-Joy (Emma) as Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy who rises to glory in mid-20th-century USA, the series is an engaging and captivating piece of work, lavishly produced...