The Queen's Gambit beat out I May Destroy You ... you got to watch the orphan girl chess drama.' " Emma Corrin, Billy Porter, Kaley Cuoco and More Stars React to Their 2021 Emmy Nominations ...
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 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.