The story is from a book and it's very well made, I know almost nothing about chess but that didn't stop me enjoying the series, I do love tales of out of ordinary, virtuoso intelligent people where their gifts almost always lead to great highs and destroying lows, such is the price to pay when you know or feel to much, Ana in my opinion is just perfect for this part, and the fact that a woman chess player, even with outstanding talent, couldn't possibly be playing in the men dominated world of chess in the 60/70 in America, only lend an aurea of magic to the story, and Ana looks every bit the magical fantasy character with her perfectly fitted and fabulous 60/70 ensemble, (that white jacket/trousers and hat combo at the end of the the series is just gorgeous) perfect coiffed hairs, delicate features, long stares and glares with those big espressive eyes, and an elegance which could rival Audrey Hepburn. That's it, until you see her drunk and drugged to oblivious but still somehow looking fabulous. I loved this girl, since "the witch" she gone from strength to strength, and this series looked like made for her.