Who is Garry Kasparov and why he advised the series about the American orphan Bashny.Net

The surprise contender for the best series of 2020 was The Queen's Move or The Royal Gambit, depending on the translation. This series about chess is not only aesthetically very pleasant, but also has a special accuracy. The credits indicate several top-class professionals who advised the creators of the series.

The series about chess "The Queen's Walk" was based on the novel by Walter Tevis in 1983. One of the consultants was Garry Kasparov himself. Even if you don’t know anything about chess, you’ve probably heard the name. The Soviet and later Russian chess player, who became the 13th world champion, is considered to be One of the greatest chess players in history.



The number of honored Kasparov awards can be listed for a very long time. Harry became world champion in 1985. In 2005, he ended his chess career and entered politics. Such an unusual turn occurred in the life of a world-famous chess player. And recently, Harry was invited to consult the creators of the series.



The show will appeal even to those who do not understand anything in chess. The main role was played by the charming Anya Taylor-Joy, who became a highly requested actress in recent years. For example, she played well in the film “Emma” based on the eponymous work of Jane Austen. I advise everyone to watch and cheer up at this difficult time.



By the way, the actress did not know how to play chess before the series. I had to study during filming. By the way, the series was welcomed by most famous chess players. It's a rare occurrence. Such works are usually criticized and not taken seriously. However, technically The series turned out to be very accurate thanks to consultations with such well-known specialists.



The show tells about an unusual girl Beth, who, left an orphan, was in an orphanage. It was there that she discovered her love of chess. There began to develop and her dependence on various substances, which she compensated for the difficulties in her life. The series reveals the themes of family, friendship, genius and the price that the main character pays for her. Like your loneliness.



We have a whole selection of great films and TV series with strong female characters that inspire and make you believe in the best. We hope that this show will be a great addition to the existing list. Be sure to share your impressions of watching with our readers!