International Chess Day: The little known story of chess's real Beth Harmon

Long before The Queen’s Gambit captured our imaginations, Vera Menchik was beating all those who dared challenge her – including the men. Michael S Rosenwald finds out more

Women Playing Chess

Vera Menchik: The Real-life Beth Harmon

Is The Queen's Gambit a True Story - Is Beth Harmon a Real Person?

Chess faces stalemate in its match with machines

The Story About The Real Beth Harmon

Is Beth Harmon From 'The Queen's Gambit' Based On A Real Person?

Gambit and Katwe Two Queens, Two Lessons - The Chess Drum

Aftershocks of 'The Queen's Gambit' Still Being Felt in UVA Chess

The Real-Life Beth Harmon Trounced Men Before 'the Queen's Gambit

the Queen's Gambit': the Surprising History of Modern-Day Chess

Modern-Day Beth Harmon Shares What It's Like to Be a Chess Influencer