‘The Queen’s Gambit’
The Queen’s Gambit is a riveting look at the world of chess, as seen through the eyes of a troubled prodigy named Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy). After her mother dies in a car crash, young Beth finds herself stuck in an oppressive Kentucky orphanage. Her only escapes? The tranquilizer pills the orphanage gives to the grief-stricken kids and the game of chess. As Beth grows up, she becomes a ferocious chess player, toppling male rivals and building a glamorous life for herself in international competitions. However, the trauma of her childhood and her own addictive habits threaten to undo all her glory. The Queen’s Gambit will make you love chess and Anya Taylor-Joy even more than you already do.