Dive into the full story arc of The Queen’s Gambit, from Beth Harmon’s first day at Methuen Home for Girls to her final game in Moscow. These questions focus on key plot points and turning moments across all seven episodes.
What is the name of the orphanage Beth is sent to after her mother’s death?
St Andrew’s House
Methuen Home for Girls
Lexington Orphanage
St Mary’s Home for Girls
Who teaches Beth how to play chess at the orphanage?
Mr Ganz, the math teacher
Mr Shaibel, the janitor
Allston Wheatley, the headmaster
Harry Beltik, the librarian
What color are the tranquilizer pills Beth becomes addicted to at Methuen Home?
White
Green
Red
Blue
What happens when Beth plays a simultaneous exhibition against the high school chess club from Methuen?
She refuses to play the top board
She draws all of her games
She loses every game and quits chess
She defeats every player in the room
Which championship does Beth win by defeating Harry Beltik as a teenager?
The World Junior Championship
The U.S. Open Championship
The Kentucky State Championship
The U.S. Women’s Championship
In which U.S. city does Beth first face Benny Watts at the U.S. Open tournament?
New York City
Chicago
Las Vegas
Cincinnati
In which European city does Beth lose to Borgov after a late night of drinking with Cleo?
Berlin
Paris
London
Moscow
In the final episode, in which city does Beth finally defeat Vasily Borgov?
Paris
Berlin
Moscow
Cincinnati
Which old friend from Methuen returns to help Beth get sober and prepare for the Moscow tournament?
Cleo
Townes
Jolene
Margaret
What opening does Beth choose to play against Borgov in their final game in Moscow?
The King’s Gambit
The Sicilian Defense
The Ruy Lopez
The Queen’s Gambit
Starter
Starter: You have a basic sense of The Queen’s Gambit story. Rewatch a few episodes and pay attention to how Beth’s journey unfolds from Kentucky to Moscow.
Solid
Solid: You followed Beth Harmon’s rise closely. A little more attention to specific events and settings will turn you into a true plot expert.
Expert!
Expert: Impressive. You remembered the finest plot details from The Queen’s Gambit and could probably walk someone through Beth’s story scene by scene.
Whether you discovered a missed detail or confirmed your memory, this plot quiz shows just how tightly written The Queen’s Gambit really is. Revisit your favorite episode and spot even more connections in Beth Harmon’s journey. The Queen’s Gambit Quizzes
