Who would ever have thought that chess and drugs would go hand in hand? Not me! The show is less about chess and more about life through the Cold War. The show took the world by storm when it was released. Nobody thought that chess could be mainstream but oh boy were they wrong. So drink up to this wild Netflix drama and who knows you might learn some smart chess manoeuvres as you go? Scroll down for drinking game rules!
Drink when…
There is a flashback scene.
Somebody is sexist.
American and Russian rivalry is mentioned.
Anyone drinks.
Anyone does drugs.
The chess game begins.
Somebody resigns.
Beth is the only female in the room.
Somebody says “check”.
Beth visualises the chess game.
Beating the Russians is mentioned.
You see Beth’s Mum.
Down your drink…
If Beth loses a game.
The Queen’s Gambit is a Netflix miniseries based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Walter Tevis. The show premiered in October 2020 and quickly became a critical and commercial success. The series follows the story of a young orphan girl named Beth Harmon, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, who discovers a prodigious talent for playing chess. As she grows up, Beth faces numerous obstacles and personal demons, including addiction and loneliness, as she navigates the competitive world of professional chess. The show is set in the 1950s and 1960s and has been praised for its attention to detail and accurate portrayal of the era. It has also been commended for its complex characters, strong performances, and stunning cinematography. The Queen’s Gambit has been credited with sparking a renewed interest in chess and has been called one of the best shows of 2020. The miniseries has been nominated for and won multiple awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, and Anya Taylor-Joy won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for her portrayal of Beth Harmon.