The Queen’s Gambit is a fictional story about a young orphan named Beth Harmon who rises to become a world-class chess player. The story is not based on any one real person, but it is inspired by the lives of several real female chess players, including Vera Menchik, Nona Gaprindashvili, and Judit Polgr.
The importance of the Queen’s Gambit lies in its portrayal of a strong and independent female character who defies gender stereotypes. The story has been praised for its accurate depiction of the chess world and for its exploration of themes such as addiction and mental health.
