The Queen's Gambit is a very entertaining seven episode series. For Chess enthusiasts, it is very realistic with few mistakes - but this is a story about a young woman overcoming the demons of her childhood and competing with the top players in the world in a well done 1960's setting (a Russian male dominated sport at a time sexism was the norm). Essentially, the story replaces the arrival of Bobby Fischer with a young woman, keeping the drama of US-Soviet competition and adding the female-glass ceiling element. You don't have to know how to play chess or even have interest in it to enjoy the series.

Cinematography is excellent throughout the series, especially for the dark interior scenes, shot in natural light. Adapted Screenplay based on a book by Walter Tevis stretches credulity, but this series is an absolutely gorgeous-looking fairy tale, that everyone will remember for a long time. Costumes and makeup is just Outstanding, if this was a 125 minute movie, it would be definitely be Oscar worthy. Production design is also not far behind, in fact it matches costumes in almost every scene. Music & editing is very well handled. On the acting front Anna Taylor Joy steals the show, ably supported by by other supporting actors.

Overall, The Queen's Gambit reeks with quality in its treatment & acting and the has the best production design & costumes for 2020. The duration of the series, at about 400 minutes is a big wonderful plus, aided by some wonderfully fine characters, The Queen's gambit cannot do much wrong. Though the scenes are bit slow in the middle episodes, It is a must watch series for everyone out there who are over 15. 8.1 stars out of 10 for the quality on offer.