The Queen's Gambit
In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl discovers an extraordinary talent for chess and pursues success in a male-dominated world. As her reputation grows, she must confront addiction, isolation, and the personal challenges that accompany her ambition.
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E1
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
