Beth & Mr Shaibel’s Story: An Unlikely Friendship | The Queen’s Gambit

In a 1950s orphanage, janitor Mr. Shaibel introduces young Beth Harmon to chess, sparking her extraordinary talent and setting her on a path to stardom. Their unlikely bond becomes one of the most moving parts of the drama, as Beth rises from the orphanage to the world stage while grappling with addiction and the cost of genius.