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Estate News out.” this is perhaps why The Queen’s Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit. the

Chess by Gambit, which is currently Netflix’s number Norwegian called it “extremely enjoyable”

and awarded it 5 out of 6 stars – but
one show in the us, is so addictive. it’s a
he did have some reservations. Carlsen
dance and kasparov’s selection of the
added: “i just found the whole thing a
games shows his deep knowledge of
chess.
little too unrealistic. i couldn’t quite buy
the games reveal the real artistry
that after being six years without playing a
involved in chess thought. One of the
tournament game, living in an orphanage,
games in the series is based upon Richard
best players within a few years.”
Reti versus savielly tartakower which was
Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit is a female
played in Vienna in 1910. and you would then become one of the
the New year White: Reti, Black: Tartakower. version of the life of Bobby fischer who
was left alone in the world after his
aNd Chess 1. P-k4 P-QB3 mother studied to become a doctor and
remarried. fischer was abandoned at the
2. P-Q4 P-Q4
3. kt-QB3 PxP age of sixteen and his world was chess – it
hope that you had a wonderful festive 4. ktxP kt-kB3 was a means to escape from the realities
season and enjoyed the Netflix series 5. Q-Q3 5. ... P-k4 of the real world. fischer was a genius
I The Queen’s Gambit. in October, Netflix 6. PxP Q-R4ch but completely emotionally immature
aired the drama, starring anya taylor-Joy, 7. B-Q2 QxP and exhibited signs of schizophrenia
which describes the story of an orphaned 8. Castles! ktxkt at an early age. the parallels between
girl who is a chess prodigy. she battles 9. Q-Q8ch!! kxQ Beth harmon and Bobby fischer are
drug and alcohol addiction to compete 10. B-kt5 double ch k-B2 interesting, especially Beth, like Bobby
with elite chess players across the world. 11. B-Q8 mate. a beautiful mate. if 11. fischer, always opens her games with e4
the seven-episode-long drama is as nail- ... k-k1, 11. R-Q8 mate. Notice how Reti (P-k4) except in the last game she plays
biting as it is fascinating, giving insight brings the chess pieces to life and makes the Queen’s Gambit which is accepted by
into the lesser-known world of chess, and his opponent dance to his tune. her opponent.
the lives of women in the 1960s.
Games in the series were selected NEW YEAR’S CHESS RESOLUTIONS
by Garry kasparov, former chess world statistically, just eight percent of people
champion and one of the best-known achieve their New year’s resolutions! that
chess players in the world. the actors had means over 92% of the resolutions are
to learn the moves; and the camera had to forgotten by the end of January. here are
follow them. Most lay people don’t know a few ideas for some chess resolutions for
the significance of 1. d4 d5 2. c4, the chess 2021:
opening known as the Queen’s Gambit • separate you dreams from what is
but every time it is played on screen, it’s practically achievable.
done correctly. “Essentially i learned all of above is the position after white’s ninth • keep your aims realistic and achievable,
the sequences like dances and because move – white has sacrificed his queen to to be taken in small steps.
i’m a dancer,” says anya taylor-Joy, who mate Black in two moves. • Get a chess coach. a good chess coach
plays Beth, “that was helpful in terms of world Champion Magnus Carlsen has can help you identify your weaknesses
remembering how everything worked finally given his view on the smash-hit and target your chess study to efficiently
address those weaknesses.
• Get better at tactics and learn more
about strategy.
• improve your game and get a higher
rating.
May you have a wonderful 2021 and
enjoy playing. if you are looking for a
chess coach and have any questions and
suggestions, please contact knight at
Garry Kasparov, former chess world Anya Taylor-Joy, who plays Beth in
champion and one of the best-known The Queen’s Gambit. 079 575 8636.
chess players in the world.

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