Originally a novel by Walter Tevis published in 1983, The Queen's Gambit tells the story of Beth Harmon, orphan, drug addict, and chess prodigy as she climbs to the top of the world rankings to face off against the toughest opponents of the Cold War: the Russians. Vinnk and Sean wonder how a TV show could not only make chess exciting and suspenseful, while barely explaining the rules, but also marvel at the weird synergy of Sean's own chess journey over the last two years. Starring: * Anya Taylor-Joy - Beth Harmon * Bill Camp - William Shaibel * Moses Ingram - Jolene * Marielle Heller - Alma Wheatley * Harry Melling - Harry Beltik * Thomas Brodie-Sangster - Benny Watts * Marcin Dorocinski - Vasily Borgov Available on Netflix. Logo by by Louis Lloyd-Judson: https://louistrations.co.uk. This podcast is brought to you by the Nerd & Tie Podcast Network. Listen to other great shows at http://nerdandtie.com.