The Queen's Gambit (Netflix)

Blackvault · 13 Nov 2020 at 17:38

I thought it was a great series. I do hope they don't make a second series and leave it as a one-hit-wonder. Here is an interesting video about the editing of the show to create conflict.

Trifid · 13 Nov 2020 at 19:01

Blackvault said:
I do hope they don't make a second series and leave it as a one-hit-wonder.

I agree. It was amazing as it was, and complete. Anything more would ruin what they have created.

Merlin5 · 13 Nov 2020 at 20:44

Starting episode 3. This series is excellent, I love it!

rodders · 13 Nov 2020 at 22:26

Watched 3 episodes, going to carry on. Seems quite interesting, but rubbed it off before reading here and giving it a go.

Merlin5 · 14 Nov 2020 at 02:10

Been at the screen for 8 hours with only the occassional break. I started the series at 6pm and just finished it all at 2am. Madness. Absolutely brilliant, brought tears to my eyes more than a few times. Anya Taylor-joy is both beautiful and a very charismatic actress. The music throughout is great as well.

Hades · 14 Nov 2020 at 03:12

I've just finished the last episode. Just brilliant. Probably the best thing I've watched this year.

rodders · 14 Nov 2020 at 10:38

I am itching to watch the rest! Have to wait till tonight for a few more episodes.

Doug2507 · 14 Nov 2020 at 10:41

Didn't spark my interest at first but reading this thread, think I'll add it onto the top of the watch next list!

Efour · 14 Nov 2020 at 12:26

LeMson said:
She's no judit

My dream woman.

Big ELO strong FIDE

Super-Spy · 14 Nov 2020 at 12:44

Efour said:
My dream woman.

Big ELO strong FIDE

What's an ELO and a FIDE ??

Efour · 14 Nov 2020 at 13:14

chess rankings....

its chess jokes for weirdows

Super-Spy · 14 Nov 2020 at 13:27

Efour said:
chess rankings....

its chess jokes for weirdows

AndyCr15 · 15 Nov 2020 at 07:53

I enjoyed it, although I think it was a little predictable and formulaic, but done well.

I'd be really surprised if there's a second season.

I didin't realise until I read through again and someone mentioned Bobby Fischer's a real chess player. How much of this is based on real events? I assume just some of the names?

Merlin5 · 15 Nov 2020 at 13:04

AndyCr15 said:
I enjoyed it, although I think it was a little predictable and formulaic, but done well.

I'd be really surprised if there's a second season.

I didin't realise until I read through again and someone mentioned Bobby Fischer's a real chess player. How much of this is based on real events? I assume just some of the names?

The simultaneous playing of multiple games is based on real events. Watch this from the reigning world champion from Norway. It's unbelievable.

sneakysnail · 15 Nov 2020 at 17:49

AndyCr15 said:
I enjoyed it, although I think it was a little predictable and formulaic, but done well.

I'd be really surprised if there's a second season.

I didin't realise until I read through again and someone mentioned Bobby Fischer's a real chess player. How much of this is based on real events? I assume just some of the names?

yeah basically just the names. a few like spassky (fischers rival anf worl champ) are mentioned. Some of the matches are based on historical matches i think but speed up a lot for the TV. Most of the time you cant really follow whats happening because they cut away a lot and play at stupid base but its detail carried over from the book apparently.

nands · 15 Nov 2020 at 18:17

I was impressed by it. Also surprised how many British actors were in it.

Kyo · 15 Nov 2020 at 18:41

Very good. Was better than I expected. Quite believable with the plays, mainline and sequences. Story was good too. Probably the best chess themed TV series or.movie I have ever watched.

rids57 · 15 Nov 2020 at 23:58

Kyo said:
...Quite believable with the plays, mainline and sequences. Story was good too. Probably the best chess themed TV series or.movie I have ever watched.

Garry Kasparov was onboard as a consultant so the chess moves had to be realistic

Kyo · 16 Nov 2020 at 00:32

rids57 said:
Garry Kasparov was onboard as a consultant so the chess moves had to be realistic

Ah explains why the opening repertoire was spot on. Hope they make up a follow.up.

DrToffnar · 16 Nov 2020 at 11:02

Fantastic! Really enjoyed it and I imagine there's a lot of cool nods to niche chess plays and things like that if you love the game. Felt it was a little flabby towards the end however and might have benefited from the screenplay being trimmed down a little. Was also a touch formulaic but it was all presented so neatly that you can forgive it almost anything.