The Queens Gambit

FineB

A goddess on the chessboard,

Her life transformed by the beautiful game,

In this world of strategy, Beth Harmon was first amongst equals,

A chess prodigy elevated to great acclaim.

A female in the male world of chess,

Her incredible skills promoted her to the chess elite,

The lonely orphaned girl had come a long way from her humble beginnings,

Beth Harmon, chess legend with the world at her feet.

  • Author: FineBul (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 30th, 2020 04:53
  • Comment from author about the poem: I have discovered Chess during lockdown and I have been playing it a short while. Netflix has just released The Queens Gambit about a female chess prodigy which I am enjoying. Incredible and wonderful here is my tribute to The Queens Gambit.
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Comments4

  • orchidee

    A fine write FB.
    It struck me the other day, how chess is a battle game - knights, rooks/castles included. Are most of us pawns, or prawns? lol. Moving castles eh? That would be different in real battles!

    • FineB

      Thanks Orchidee,

      You could say life is a game of chess for us all.

      We all have our own strategies in coping with life.

      Keep writing ✍ and safe during these challenging times.
      FineB

    • orchidee

      Also - the PC brigade won't like chess. The Queen rushes around in all directions. The King plods on one step at a time. lol.

      • FineB

        HI Orchidee,

        Delighted you liked the poem. I was surprised to discover the Queen was the most powerful piece on the Chess board when I started playing chess.

        Keep writing ✍ and safe during these challenging times.
        FineB

      • Goldfinch60

        I too am watching the 'Queens Gambit' it is quite a powerful series but one which I am enjoying.
        Your poem does it so much justice.

        Andy

        • FineB

          Hi Andy,

          I see you are a Queens Gambit fan too.

          Many thanks glad you liked the poem.

          Keep writing ✍ and safe during these challenging times.
          FineB

        • Neville


          I have often wondered why we tend to associate chess with males when everyone knows that tis the ladies who can think strategically from beginning to end .... I may need too check that film out ....

          • FineB

            HI Neville

            I highly recommend the Queen\'s Gambit.

            You\'ll love it. Its magnicently awesome.

            Keep writing ✍ and safe during these challenging times.
            FineB




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