She gets obsessed with chess after seeing the janitor, Mr. And if you are curious about the chess positions used in the show, I have great news for you! In this article, I've compiled a list of (almost) every chess position featured in 'The Queen's Gambit.'Įight-year-old Beth Harmon goes to an orphanage after her mother dies. The show's producers did a fantastic job of painting a detailed picture of this beautiful game we all love so much. I got very excited when the actors played opening moves accurately, and I almost fell out of my chair when I saw Beth impersonating Paul Morphy and replaying the Opera Game! Photo: The Queen's Gambit/Netflix. However, as a chess enthusiast myself, I have to admit I do think chess players enjoy the show on a higher level. With 68 million households watching the show in the first 28 days after its release, it's obvious you don't need to be a chess player to love it.
With incredible performances by the actors, beautiful sets, and a well-constructed plot, it's no wonder the miniseries is so successful. There's no doubt about it: ' The Queen's Gambit' is a huge hit.
