How the Cast of The Queen's Gambit Compares to Their Real-Life

Once you've watched their on-screen portrayal of the glamorous 1950s world of chess champions, see what the cast of the Netflix series looks like in modern times. Beth Harmon is an American chess prodigy who learned the game growing up in an orphanage. Harry Potter alum Melling plays Harry Beltik, a Kentucky chess champion who stars out as Beth Harmon's competition and becomes a teacher, friend, and romantic entanglement.

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