
Beth Harmon: From Orphan to Chess Queen
1960s, The Queen’s Gambit follows Beth Harmon, an orphan who discovers her exceptional talent for chess. She learns the game from the caretaker , Mr. Shaibel , and quickly became child prodigy.
Since the release of The Queen’s Gambit in 2020: (Netflix web series)
Google searches for “How to play chess” surged by 300%.Chess.com gained over 5 million new users in just a few months. More women and young players joined the chess community, inspired by Beth Harmon’s character, shattered the notion that chess is a “man’s game.”
Beth Harmon may be fictional, but her influence is real, and her journey inspired many young girls to explore chess.
“Chess isn’t always about winning. Sometimes it’s about learning and growing.” – Beth Harmon.