From mentors and rivals to friends and family, The Queen’s Gambit is packed with memorable characters. Test how well you remember the people who shaped Beth Harmon’s life on and off the board.
Which actor plays adult Beth Harmon in The Queen’s Gambit?
Chloe Pirrie
Anya Taylor-Joy
Isla Johnston
Marielle Heller
What is the full name of the janitor who first teaches Beth chess at Methuen Home?
William Shaibel
Michael Shaibel
Henry Shaffer
Allston Wheatley
Which character is Beth’s closest friend at Methuen who later becomes a paralegal and helps fund her trip to Moscow?
Cleo
Annette
Margaret
Jolene
Which character is a U.S. champion who becomes Beth’s main rival and later her training partner in New York?
Harry Beltik
D. L. Townes
Vasily Borgov
Benny Watts
Which former Kentucky State Champion becomes Beth’s study partner and helps her work on her openings and middlegames?
D. L. Townes
Harry Beltik
Mr Ganz
Matt
Which character is both a chess player and a journalist, and is an early crush for Beth?
Vasily Borgov
D. L. Townes
Matt
Mr Fergusson
What is the name of the strict director who runs Methuen Home for Girls?
Miss Lonsdale
Helen Deardorff
Alma Wheatley
Alice Harmon
Which character is Beth’s adoptive mother, who travels with her to tournaments and acts as her manager?
Alma Wheatley
Alice Harmon
Jolene
Helen Deardorff
Which Soviet world champion is Beth’s main rival in the series and the man she finally defeats in Moscow?
Luchenko
Vasily Borgov
Fischer
Girev
Who is the orderly at Methuen Home who hands out the daily pills to the girls?
Mr Ganz
Mr Shaibel
Mr Fergusson
Mr Wheatley
Starter
Starter: You remember the main faces but some names slipped by. A character rewatch would make every side character stand out.
Solid
Solid: You know most of the key characters and how they influence Beth. A little more attention to details like full names and roles will push you to the next level.
Expert!
Expert: Outstanding recall. You know mentors, rivals, and supporting characters well enough to map out Beth’s entire social circle.
Every character in The Queen’s Gambit changes Beth in some way, from Mr Shaibel’s quiet lessons to Jolene’s fierce loyalty. Rewatch a favorite episode and pay attention to how each character nudges Beth’s story forward. The Queen’s Gambit Quizzes
