The Independent

Chess sets experience massive surge in popularity following Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit

Chess sets have experienced a huge surge in popularity following the release of Netflix's The Queen's Gambit. The series, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, is based on a 1983 novel of the same name by Walter ...
NME

Netflix show ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ sparks huge surge in chess set sales

Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit has prompted a huge surge in the sale of chess sets, eBay has confirmed. The show, based on Walter Tevis’ 1983 novel of the same name, follows the life of an orphan ...
Metro

The Queen’s Gambit sparks enormous surge in search for chess sets

Beth Harmon’s tale has seen a growth in those playing chess (Picture: Netflix) The Queen’s Gambit has become the must-watch drama on Netflix right now – and it’s caused a massive surge in potential ...
The New York Times

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Sends Chess Set Sales Soaring

The Netflix show about a chess prodigy has reignited interest in the game and fueled demand for sets, accessories and timers. By Marie Fazio Poela Keta started binge-watching “The Queen’s Gambit” as a ...