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 new Netflix series, based on the novel by Walter Tevis, follows the journey of chess prodigy Beth Harmon (played by Anya Taylor-Joy), whose incredible skills put her on a collision course with ...

The Queen’s Gambit was adapted into a coming-of-age period drama for Netflix in 2020, with Anya Taylor-Joy portraying chess prodigy Beth Harmon. Speaking about the press attention she received ...