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Mentioned in 6 episodes

The Queen's Gambit

Book • 1983

Set in 1950s and 1960s America, 'The Queen's Gambit' follows the life of Beth Harmon, an orphaned girl who discovers her exceptional talent for chess.

The novel explores themes of adoption, feminism, chess, drug addiction, and alcoholism as Beth rises through the ranks of the chess world.

Despite her prodigious talent, Beth faces numerous challenges, including her addiction to tranquilizers and later alcohol, and the sexism and ageism prevalent in the male-dominated chess community.

The book details her journey from an orphanage to becoming the U.S.

champion and her ultimate goal of defeating the world champion, Vasily Borgov, in Moscow.

Mentioned by

Conan O’Brien

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Dan Porter

in the context of a cultural phenomenon.

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Mentioned by

Maurice Ashley

as a well-written book with accurate chess details.

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Mentioned by

Kenneth Rogoff

as the author of the book that inspired the Netflix series "Queen's Gambit".

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Mentioned by

Maurice Ashley

as a well-written book that accurately depicted chess.

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Mentioned by

Vishy Anand

while discussing the surge in chess popularity.

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Mentioned during a discussion about the power of negotiation.

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Recommended by

Kate Moennig

as a show that is well done and based off a book.

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Mentioned by

Tracy Alloway

and

Joe Weisenthal

in relation to its impact on the popularity of chess.

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Mentioned by

Peter Doggers

as the basis for the Netflix series "The Queen's Gambit".

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Mentioned by

Dr. Grace Lee

as an inspiring story of a fictional chess champion.

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Mentioned by

James Altucher

as a novel that made chess incredibly popular.

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Recommended by

Kenneth Rogoff

as one of the most perfect books ever written, exploring a female chess prodigy.

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Mentioned by

Bill Simmons

when discussing his favorite TV shows.

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Mentioned by

Conan O’Brien

and Fiki while discussing the Netflix series and its portrayal of chess.

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