In modern times, chess had a resurgence during the Cold War.
He said he has fielded calls from 40 to 50 adults looking for lessons in the last few weeks, and when carrying academy-branded kit, he reports being stopped in the street and asked his opinion about the series. Chess.com’s Barton said the show’s focus on female lead Beth Harmon – played by Anya Taylor-Joy – had prompted more women to register than usual.“These shows really help to increase the curiosity value and newcomers are attracted to the game,” said Vijay Deshpande, secretary of the All India Chess Federation.
“I’m honestly just blown away by all the positive attention chess is getting right now. People get us in a way they haven’t before,” she said on a recent podcast. “A while ago, we were just trying to clear them out. They aren’t really used in competitions any more. We use digital ones.” The “Queen’s Gambit” of the title refers to a popular opening that offers a white pawn as a barbed lure to black, which can accept or decline.
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