The Queen's Gambit
A gifted young woman rises from an orphanage setting to become a chess sensation, while balancing ambition with personal struggles. As she travels from local matches to bigger stages, she faces intense pressure, changing relationships, and the challenge of staying in control of her life.
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Openings
Sent to an orphanage at age 9, Beth develops an uncanny knack for chess — and a growing dependence on the green tranquilizers given to the children.
Oct 23, 2020 · 59m -
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E2
Exchanges
Suddenly plunged into a confusing new life in suburbia, teenage Beth studies her high school classmates and hatches a plan to enter a chess tournament.
Oct 23, 2020 · 65m -
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E3
Doubled Pawns
The trip to Cincinnati launches Beth and her mother into a whirlwind of travel and press coverage. Beth sets her sights on the U.S. Open in Las Vegas.
Oct 23, 2020 · 46m -
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E4
Middle Game
Russian class opens the door to a new social scene. In Mexico City, Beth meets the intimidating Borgov, while her mother cozies up to a pen pal.
Oct 23, 2020 · 49m -
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E5
Fork
Back home in Kentucky, a shaken Beth reconnects with a former opponent who offers to help sharpen her game ahead of the U.S. Championship.
Oct 23, 2020 · 48m -
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E6
Adjournment
After training with Benny in New York, Beth heads to Paris for her rematch with Borgov. But a wild night sends her into a self-destructive spiral.
Oct 23, 2020 · 60m -
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E7
End Game
A visit from an old friend forces Beth to reckon with her past and rethink her priorities — just in time for the biggest match of her life.
Oct 23, 2020 · 68m
