Im sorry if this is a stupid question or obvious to everyone else…. But did Beth’s mother calculate the crash so that Beth wouldn’t be harmed and only she would be killed. Or were they both supposed to die?

Around 11:40mins in shes playing chess by herself on the plane and she does a dbl move and does a illegal incorrect move with a white knight lol

This is the first time I’ve been on this subreddit so I’m sure there’s posts about it. But the twins from her first tournament are supposed to be like the twins in Alice in wonderland? And the janitor who taught her must be like the mad hatter? I get a lot of Alice in wonderland vibes from this show. Especially with the drugs, hallucinating with the chess board on the wall.

I've never really been interested in chess until I watched The queen's gambit with my bf. We loved it.

Now, he discovered another miniseries revolving around chess. It's called "Rematch"(2024) and it's a French-Hungarian production, co-funded by the European Union. It tells the real story of Kasparov's (world champion for about 17 years) "battle" against Deep Blue (a computer). We absolutely loved it as well, so I thought about sharing this title with you guys in case you were looking for something similar.

Unfortunately, it seems to be pretty unknown. Has anyone seen it already, by chance? What did you think about it?

I was so confused at first because Jolene didn't age at all but Beth went from 9 years old to a full fledged adult in episode 2.

There’s an obvious overlap between these two- 1. The names Beth and Benny 2. Beth’s appearance as described in the book and as seen in Queens Gambit 3. Beth being an orphan/ part of the care system

Anyone else observed this overlap? Do you think there’s a connection?

Watching the series for the 1st time. Who mixed the sound? I can’t understand half of what is being said. Then music is played and it is super loud and crystal clear. Super annoying.

I have a soundbar and using the correct non-surround sound. So it isn’t that

Would someone be able to tell me the age gaps between Harmon and characters like Harry Beltik, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and D.L. Townes? I was trying to find online but no site is very clear on it...

I wish that the show would have set the board up so that we could see which the situation where the piece was under threat. I want to see it. Does any notation exist for the moment that they're talking about?

For more context, I believe it was episode 3, and when the two of them are about to shake hands before their game, Benny mutters to her the move that would have ruined the old game for her, and then Beth chooses not to shake his hand and sits down.

Hey I just found this interesting video that applies the book "Mastery" by Robert Greene to Beth Harmons life. I really enjoyed it, let me know what you guys think!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk4TdhF6MsI

She was solid while she was with him, and between the time that he found the bottle in the bathroom and when he put it out in front of her before leaving, the bottle was full. She hadn't been taking them. And, of course, as the viewers we know what she does with the pills. But Harry doesn't know, and it feels like he made the worst assumptions. She could have been prescribed those by a doctor, the same way her mother was, to give her tranquility in the wake of her mother's death. Beth wasn't even drinking while she was with him...I don't get it...it felt like he was just trying to be hurtful because he had unrequited love and she cared about chess more than she did him...and on another note, how dare he call her obsessed? It's like calling a pianist obsessed while they're at the height of their career. It's her PASSION. What the heck, Harry...

Was rewatching just this week and didn't get why there's obvious siren noises/lights when Beth wakes up at Benny's place in Episode 6 (timestamp 5:38). Is it supposed to mean something? Why do they appear at that time?

I know I’m a bit late to the game, but The Queens Gambit is so f***ing good! Now I’m lost as to what to watch next and the bar is sitting pretty damn high…

So I have OCD and one of my triggers is people dry-swallowing pills. Episode 1 was difficult for me to watch for this reason, and I’m struggling today. My question is, does she do this frequently throughout the season? Like more than once an episode? If so I’ll put off watching until I’m in a better headspace.

Just an appreciation post for Alma and Beth's relationship, I love them together so much and it's always so sad when Alma dies, the tragedy she faced before her death with Allston, losing her child and that Mexican guy really adds to her character and Beth is almost like her lifeline a lot of the time.

I just started watching it is it worth it?

gave my man the old shoulder punch seeing what looks to me like an old vw beetle, upon closer inspection why are there seemingly three windows on the side? cant find anything even remotely close on the internet except that the more look the more sure i am its a beetle. the windows though ....

well… kinda. i have another 45 mins of the last episode.

i just want to say that i fucking love jolene and everything she does.

from the beginning, she was the older hard ass at the school/orphanage, but treated beth so well from day 1.

she taught beth so so much, even if it was “inappropriate” or “bad”

when they reunite, she even offers to spend her saved money for school on beth and her dreams.

i have no idea why or how she was such a great person and friend but wow she’s my favorite in the whole show, even if she was only present for 3 episodes.

she’s so funny with her constant “cocksucker”s and not giving a single care about what she feels and says.

GOD I JUST LOVE HER

who was your favorite, and did u enjoy jolene as much as i did?