The Queen's Gambit Chess

Netflix, Inc.

About this game

Available exclusively for Netflix members.

Welcome to Beth Harmon's world. Take chess lessons, play puzzles and matches, or compete against friends online in this stunning love letter to the show.

From beginners to chess masters, this immersive chess experience pays homage to the award-winning drama and has something for everyone.

MAP YOUR CHESS PROGRESSION

• A beautifully rendered map of Beth's local haunts will act as your central hub throughout the game.

• Play custom games on 3D or 2D chess boards, track weekly game goals to earn rewards, learn your and friends' stats, access a chess lesson library and more through this central map.

SEE CHESS LIKE BETH

• Take advantage of the game's unique "Beth Vision" feature to visualize your next move or see threats on the board, just like Beth in the show.

LEARN TO PLAY CHESS IN MULTIPLAYER MODE OR SOLO

• Play chess matches with friends or play against sophisticated AI that replicates the playing level and style of your favorite characters.

• Multiplayer modes include: multiplayer online matchmaking, multiplayer online invite a friend, or in-person pass & play with a friend.

MEET UP WITH OLD FRIENDS AND FAMILIAR FACES

• Learn chess with Mr. Shaibel, engage in chess matches with Borgov or challenge Beth to matches in the park. Checkmate.

LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF CHESS

• Are you a beginner, or just need a lingo refresher? Use the in-game glossary to learn new terms or track ones you've already learned.

• Track everything from move evaluations (book, blunder, mistake) to general terms (checkmate, ranks, files) and advanced terms (fianchetto, pins, fork) as you play.

FUN WAYS TO PLAY, LEARN CHESS AND LEVEL UP

• Pick a skill level and take chess lessons at a pace that's right for you. Players are able to pick from three different levels of increasing difficulty (novice, intermediate, advanced).

• Make a mistake? Try again by taking advantage of the "undo" feature in the game. You can also analyze your moves by pressing the "review" button to learn from mistakes, improve your movements and take advantage of missed opportunities.

• Collect custom postcards and earn unique rewards for your profile to show off to your friends.

• Complete a variety of puzzles to gain the skills you need to play like a master of chess.

- Created by Rockwater Games, a Ripstone Studio.

Ratings and reviews

For the first time since this app debuted, today I was finally able to complete a game against the AI without even one crash. (In fact, I played two games without interruption. ) It is still a poor instructor, but it's pretty and it functions. Now it's greatest flaw is that there is no way to save or share a showdown game or to have the computer critique your play in a showdown game. That's a huge oversight. Also, the collectable chess pieces do not function; the program will not display them.

Love this app, it's a shame it's only available to netflix subscribers because it seems like a fantastic game for beginners, however I do like that there's no ads which is probably thanks to that fact. The lessons are great and easy to follows, the puzzles are fun and challenging, and the gameplay is enjoyable. It's also beatifully designed, it's like being immersed in Beth's world. Major props to the devs, it seems like it was made by people who really know appreciate chess, beautifully done.

The chess teaching side of this is good, but the constant commentary from the characters can't be turned off and is incredibly annoying. It's especially infuriating when playing speed chess because the clock doesn't stop when cartoon-Benny pops up to comment about your move, and you can't make your next move until you close the comment. The memory games should slow down and explain the "why" behind the different openings and gambits.