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.
Addiction, sexism, psychosis and chess: The Queen’s Gambit brings some meaty themes to bear in exploring a young girl’s extraordinary talent in a brutally competitive, male-dominated world.
The Queen's Gambit beat out I May Destroy You, Mare of Easttown, The Underground Railroad and WandaVision for outstanding limited or anthology series at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards Glenn Garner ...
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