Literature, classical music, poetry, fine arts, ballet, fashion and...CHESS. Live it to the Europeans and the Russians for that matter. Nice try, but not even close. I grew up with chess, my Dad thought me how to play, was part of a chess club. The series is so biased and unreal, although a good watch. I personally know a female Grandmaster from my country, a world champion. I can't compare her to Beth...she's so much better. The hype is overrated. Great for the game of chess, though.