They could just call the bots Heth Barmon...
They removed Beth Harmon?
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it feels strange not seeing her.
Yep.
Feb 1, 2021
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#25
Unless I am overlooking something, I used to be able to play at different levels against the computer; now it's only some "bots" that are unlocked. Did they change it? I did not get a membership yet.
EscherehcsE wrote:
They could just call the bots Heth Barmon...
Its not just the names, the concept may be a copyright issue which is why I mentioned Chessmaster's Josh Waitzkin bots, the Beth Harmon bots appear to be very similar albeit with a different name.
Feb 1, 2021
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#27
BadBishopJones3 wrote:
Perhaps a copy write issue. CC used the name without permission.
I don't know cause at the bottom it would always say:
Netflix, The Queens Gambit - Used with permission
Maybe it's a bug or they were only allowed it for a limited time?
It did say that they were used with permission, I doubt a big site like this would've just made that up while hoping that nobody notices. Must be another reason.
Feb 1, 2021
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#29
Danne91 wrote:
It did say that they were used with permission, I doubt a big site like this would've just made that up while hoping that nobody notices. Must be another reason.
Exactly!
Feb 1, 2021
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#30
kamiPL wrote:
Maybe someone know when they plan to going back?
(I'm still have something to prove to 15yo Beth)
I asked about this and they are gone for good. It was said that maybe they would come back if there was a second season, but since the series was based on a book, I'm going to guess they won't create a second season.
Maybe Beth fell in love in Moscow, started to run a Deli store and doesn't have time for chess these days. 
Just change the name to Beth Hormone.
oh no
Martin_Stahl wrote:
kamiPL wrote:
Maybe someone know when they plan to going back?
(I'm still have something to prove to 15yo Beth)
I asked about this and they are gone for good. It was said that maybe they would come back if there was a second season, but since the series was based on a book, I'm going to guess they won't create a second season.
:/
NOOOOOOOOOO
Oh well, there's still plenty of other celebrities to choose from. Like the Botez sisters:
Feb 1, 2021
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#37
AndreaLovesChess wrote:
R.I.P. Beth Harmon bots
That sucks. The only one I found I could beat was the little one.
Feb 1, 2021
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#38
Impressed by the movie ... found chess.com ... WOW, I can "pretend" to play Beth Harmon, sign me up (@ $99) ... take down Beth bots ... FML 
I think the Beth Harmon Bot was seasonal just like the Christmas Santa bots. Chess.com will remove bots and insert new ones for a limited amount of time.
Copywriter issues. CC used the names illegally can only be assumed. Robert Hess expressed his displeasure with a bot using his name- but said nothing to be done as CC owned the rights under his contract.