The Queen's Gambit (2020–2020)
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Chronicling the life of an orphan chess prodigy, the story - set during the Cold War era - follows Beth Harmon from the age of eight to twenty-two, as she struggles with addiction in a quest to become the greatest chess player in the world.
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- 01
End GameA 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. - 02
ExchangesSuddenly plunged into a confusing new life in suburbia, teenage Beth studies her high school classmates and hatches a plan to enter a chess tournament. - 03
OpeningsSent 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.
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Season01
- S01E01OpeningsOctober 23, 2020Sent to an orphanage at age 9, Beth develops an uncanny knack for chess — and a growing dependence on the green tranquilizers given to the c
- S01E02ExchangesOctober 23, 2020Suddenly plunged into a confusing new life in suburbia, teenage Beth studies her high school classmates and hatches a plan to enter a chess
- S01E03
Doubled PawnsOctober 23, 2020The 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 - S01E04
Middle GameOctober 23, 2020Russian 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 - S01E05
ForkOctober 23, 2020Back home in Kentucky, a shaken Beth reconnects with a former opponent who offers to help sharpen her game ahead of the U.S. Championship. - S01E06
AdjournmentOctober 23, 2020After 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 s - S01E07Season's bestEnd GameOctober 23, 2020A 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.
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