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Beth Harmon makes her move.
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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The Queen's Gambit premiered October 23, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Scott FrankGuest stars Sergio Di Zio, Jonjo O'Neill, Madeline Holliday, Alexander Berdichevsky, Jenny Galloway, Sophie McShera, Annabeth Kelly, Christiane Seidel
Episode 2
Suddenly plunged into a confusing new life in suburbia, teenage Beth studies her high school classmates and hatches a plan to enter a chess tournament.
Directed by Scott FrankGuest stars Matthew Dennis Lewis, Russell Dennis Lewis, Dolores Carbonari, Sophie McShera, Steffen Mennekes, Johannes Franke, Patrick Kennedy, Christiane Seidel
Episode 3
The trip to Cincinnati launches Beth and her mother into a whirlwind of travel and press coverage. Beth sets her sights on the U.S. Open in Las Vegas.
Directed by Scott FrankGuest stars Matthew Dennis Lewis, Russell Dennis Lewis, Dolores Carbonari, Ilja Roßbander, Samantha Soule, Tim Kalkhof, Annabeth Kelly, William Horberg
Episode 4
Russian class opens the door to a new social scene. In Mexico City, Beth meets the intimidating Borgov, while her mother cozies up to a pen pal.
Directed by Scott FrankGuest stars Matthew Dennis Lewis, Russell Dennis Lewis, Dolores Carbonari, Sam Gilroy, Rebecca Dyson-Smith, Pablo Scola, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Tatsu Carvalho
Episode 5
Back home in Kentucky, a shaken Beth reconnects with a former opponent who offers to help sharpen her game ahead of the U.S. Championship.
Directed by Scott FrankGuest stars Dolores Carbonari, Alexander Albrecht, Jeremy Mockridge, Alec Dahmer, Richard Waugh, Maximilian Fritsche, Frederik Funke, Ben Gageik
Episode 6
After training with Benny in New York, Beth heads to Paris for her rematch with Borgov. But a wild night sends her into a self-destructive spiral.
Directed by Scott FrankGuest stars Sergio Di Zio, Annabeth Kelly, Millie Brady, Uke Bosse, Colin Stinton, William Horberg, Patrick Kennedy, Max Krause
Episode 7
A visit from an old friend forces Beth to reckon with her past and rethink her priorities — just in time for the biggest match of her life.
Directed by Scott FrankGuest stars Matthew Dennis Lewis, Russell Dennis Lewis, Sergio Di Zio, Peter Gilbert Cotton, Charlotte Lucas, Nicky Goldie, John Schwab, Konstantin Frank
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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