The Queen's Gambit

S1 E1

The Queen's Gambit — Season 1, Episode 1: Openings

Drama59 min1 season, 7 episodes8.4/10

Episode synopsis

Sent to an orphanage at age 9, Beth develops an uncanny knack for chess — and a growing dependence on the green tranquilizers given to the children.

About The Queen's Gambit

In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.

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