For a pithy summary of The Queen’s Gambit, the below Netflix video is also worth a watch. Marielle Heller also joins the cast as Alma Wheatley, Beth’s adopted mother and a vulnerable housewife ...

The Netflix series – all about chess prodigy Beth Harmon – has astounded viewers all over the world. But many won’t know that The Queen’s Gambit is largely inspired by true events.

The 'Queen's Gambit' star was in awe when ET introduced ... Much the same way as Beth needed chess, I needed acting,' the actress says in her cover interview for 'Elle' magazine.

Beth gets to travel around the world in "The Queen's Gambit," and throughout her journey, she immerses herself in the different styles of the 1960s. In an interview with Curbed, Hanisch reveals ...

The Queen's Gambit, starring Anya Taylor-Joy is the fictional story of the female chess prodigy, Beth Harmon. However, it features references to real life competitors including Gaprindashvili.

Netflix's hit "The Queen's Gambit" tells the story of Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy in the US in the 1960s. Harmon's skill alone would have made her a noteworthy chess player, but her ...

Queen Camilla is heartbroken after her beloved rescue dog Beth died, it was revealed today. Her Majesty, 77, adopted Beth from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, in South London, in 2011 and fellow ...

The Queen's Gambit game is a chess simulator based on the adventures of the series' main character Beth Harmon Think of Netflix and a memorable television show or movie will likely pop into your mind.

She left the world of competitive chess in 1967. While The Queen’s Gambit author Walter Tevis said he didn’t base his lead ...