Lessons from ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Part 3

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By Brendan O’Meara

As we keep unpacking great writing lessons from “The Queen’s Gambit,” let’s take a look at subtlety. 

“The Queen’s Gambit” never hits you over the head with signals and symbols. Early on, her prized dress with her name Beth sewn into it was burned at the orphanage. She identified with that piece of clothing. It’s no wonder she grows up to love clothes and to identify with fashion. It was taken from her and she sought to take it back.

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Lessons from ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Part 2

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Halfway through The Queen’s Gambit, Benny Watts, the top U.S. chess player with swagger, confidence, and sharp wit, asked Beth why the Soviets were so dominant.

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Lessons from ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Part 1

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A riff on when the antagonist is yourself.

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