movies and series about chess

Chess is a historical and worldwide known sport. In today's article we will show you a list of different movies and series where scenes or content related to Chess appear:

Chess has appeared in many famous movies and series over the years, reflecting how the game has become an important part of modern culture. From movies like Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to TV series like The Queen's Gambit, chess has played a prominent role
While some movies and series simply use chess as a background, others actually tell stories starring chess players. As the world becomes more and more obsessed with chess, we will surely see more and more movies and series that take this game as part of their plots.

1. Queen's Gambit

In Queen's Gambit Chess does not appear in the series, CHESS IS THE SERIES.

The story of a girl, Beth Harmnon, who learns to play at the boarding school with the janitor and ends up becoming one of the best Chess players in the world.

In this adventure the child prodigy will have to face numerous rivals and also beat her main enemy: the addiction to tranquilizers,.
Has been one of the most watched miniseries in history to the point of making the love for Chess grow considerably since its premiere (2020).

La actriz Anya Taylor-Joy moviendo una ficha de ajedrez en un tablero



2. Chess (2003)

In this 2003 Swedish musical production starring Tommy Körberg, the Soviet chess player Anatolij meets the American chess player Freddie in Italy, where a major chess championship is being held. There, their pasts and loves begin to affect the competition, forcing them to confront their inner feelings.

The plot is based on the rivalry between American Bobby Fisher and Russian Boris Spassky at the 1972 World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland. Both world champions.

Portada pekícula CHESSBobby Fisher vs Spassky en la final del mundial de ajedrez de 1972



3. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, chess also plays a decisive role in the plot. The game is presented as an exciting challenge for the Hogwarts students and is a critical test for the heroes who must overcome it to advance the story.

Harry y Ron jugando al ajedrez mágico




4. "From Rusia with love" (1963)

In From Russia with Love, secret agent James Bond has to face a Soviet master in an epic chess game with human lives at stake.

Preview of the film From Russia with Love starring by Sean ConneryEscena de partida de ajedrez de  la película "Desde Rusia con Amor"




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