The Queen's Gambit (TV Mini Series)
Doubled Pawns (2020)
Anya Taylor-Joy: Beth Harmon
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Quotes
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Miss Jean Blake : Do you imagine that you saw the king as a father, and the queen as a mother? I mean, one to attack, one to protect?
Beth Harmon : They're just pieces. And anyway it was the board I noticed first.
Miss Jean Blake : The board?
Beth Harmon : Yes. It's an entire world of just 64 squares. I feel safe in it. I can control it, I can dominate it. And it's predictable. So if I get hurt, I only have myself to blame.
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Beth Harmon : Chess isn't always competitive. Chess can also be beautiful.
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Beth Harmon : Chess isn't always competitive. Chess can also be beautiful. It was the board I noticed first. It's an entire world of just 64 squares. I feel safe in it. I can control it. I can dominate it. And it's predictable, so if I get hurt, I only have myself to blame.
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Beth Harmon : [as a greeting] Beth Harmon.
Other player : Shit.
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Matt : When he brought out his rook, then took that pawn, I thought you were done for. I should have known better.
Beth Harmon : Yes, you should have.
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Alma Wheatley : What are you doing?
Beth Harmon : Replaying my earlier games.
Alma Wheatley : What on earth for?
Beth Harmon : Looking for weaknesses in my play.
Alma Wheatley : I see... And?
Beth Harmon : There aren't any.
Alma Wheatley : Good girl.
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Beth Harmon : It's an entire world of just 64 squares. I feel safe in it. I can control it, I can dominate it. And it's predictable. So, if I get hurt, I only have myself to blame.
