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The Queen’s Gambit

Eightyear-oldorphanBethHarmonisquiet,sullen,andbyallappearancesunremarkable.Thatis,untilsheplaysherfirstgameofchess.Hersensesgrowsharper,herthinkingclearer,andforthefirsttimeinherlifeshefeelsherselffullyincontrol.Bytheageofsixteen,she’scompetingfortheU.S.Openchampionship.ButasBethhonesherskillsontheprofessionalcircuit,thestakesgethigher,herisolationgrowsmorefrightening,andthethoughtofescapebecomesallthemoretempting.BasedonthebookbyWalterTevis.