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It’s the unlikely hit drama exploring the world of competitive chess, with its star in line for awards after her gripping performance as the glamorous genius who destroys her opponents. But what many of those hooked on The Queen’s Gambit won’t realise is that chess prodigy Beth Harmon is based on a real person. Some … Read more
Cheque mate! Wealthy London family offer to pay £250 an HOUR for a maths and chess tutor to teach their eight-year-old son – in wake of success of Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit ‘VIP’ family from London offer £250 an hour for a chess tutor for their son, eight The advert posted by a Family … Read more
Cindy Crawford matches wits with daughter Kaia Gerber as she plots her next move during an intense game of chess By Glenn Garner For Dailymail.com Published: 03:26 GMT, 5 February 2021 | Updated: 03:26 GMT, 5 February 2021 Cindy Crawford has been enjoying some quality family time over the past year, during lockdown from the … Read more
Kentucky hotel unveils retro room inspired by The Queen’s Gambit with chess pieces on ceiling By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.com Published: 23:29 GMT, 6 January 2021 | Updated: 23:29 GMT, 6 January 2021 The 21c Museum Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky unveiled its 1960s retro room inspired by The Queen’s Gambit on Wednesday – which is … Read more
Game of Anglo Saxon Kings: 1,400-year-old bronze knight from seventh-century chess set that was unearthed in Norfolk field sells for £120,650 at auction Bronze item was found by anonymous metal detectorist near Great Yarmouth 1.75in-tall figure dates back to the 7th Century but remains in fantastic condition Experts believe it is a gaming piece similar … Read more
In an age of fancy technological gadgets, hyper-realistic gaming in high definition and fast-paced living, you’d be forgiven for believing a strategical ancient game which requires thinking time would be dead and buried. However, you’d be wrong. The past few weeks have marked a huge uptick in people playing chess and buying sets. Yes, chess. … Read more
As DeepMind, the British artificial intelligence (AI) firm owned by Google, claims to have solved one of science’s toughest and most enduring mysteries, the ‘protein folding problem’, you can’t help but think what sort of genius must be the driving forced behind such a triumph. ‘Thrilled to announce our first major breakthrough in applying AI to … Read more
One of the pastimes I have missed most in 2020 has been getting together with friends to play games. I don’t mean the kind of computer games my kids are obsessed by, such as Minecraft and Fortnite — their virtual connection to pals even through the school closures. No, the games I have been longing … Read more
Chess player is jailed for three years for stabbing female rival in drunken row over her ability to play the game Ian Lewis slashed neighbour Louise Bailey three times with kitchen knife in June She went to flat in Brighton for drinks when a row erupted after he mocked her He admitted unlawful wounding, sentenced to … Read more
Chess is not the sexiest of subjects. With a reputation as a staid, even nerdish pastime, it’s often seen as the preserve of bookish boys and old men. But thanks to a mesmerising performance by British actress Anya Taylor-Joy, and a riveting book by American author Walter Tevis, the chess drama The Queen’s Gambit has … Read more