The Queen’s Gambit. Based on a young female chess prodigy who made a name for herself in Cold War-era America, the critically acclaimed show clocked up a record 62 million viewers since airing ...

Furthermore, those who believe brilliance is required to succeed in chess also think female players are more likely to stop playing due to a lack of ability. The Queen’s Gambit raised awareness ...

When chess enthusiast James Weber noticed a lack of chess content on TikTok, he saw an opportunity and began posting comedic videos about the game. He told Insider his early videos didn't gain ...

Addiction, sexism, psychosis and chess: The Queen’s Gambit brings some meaty themes to bear in exploring a young girl’s extraordinary talent in a brutally competitive, male-dominated world.