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The Queen's Gambit S1E1 — Openings
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The Queen's Gambit•Season 1•Episode 1

Openings

8.4/10 · 14,602 votesOct 23, 202059 min

Ranked #3 of 7 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Sent to an orphanage at age 9, Beth develops an uncanny knack for chess — and a growing dependence on the green tranquilizers given to the children.

Directed byScott Frank
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Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy

Beth Harmon

Chloe Pirrie

Chloe Pirrie

Alice Harmon

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Scott Frank

Scott Frank

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Charlie Greene

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Vinny Alfano

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Phillip Kimsey

Assistant Editor

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Episode Summary

"Openings" is episode 1 of The Queen's Gambit season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 14,602 votes, ranking #3 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Scott Frank, it aired on October 23, 2020.

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