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 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.

A CHESS champion ... s fictional character Beth Harmon in the Global Netflix hit. Caitlin was taught how to play chess by her dad Billy. But the Paisley-born child prodigy, dubbed The Smiling ...