10 Most Empowering Quotes from The Queen's Gambit

Most of you have probably heard of The Queen’s Gambit by now, if you haven’t binged it yourself already. Having surpassed viewership in 62 million households, it is now Netflix’s biggest scripted limited series to date. Telling the story of a young orphan, Beth Harmon, it follows her rise in the competitive chess world as she navigates struggles in her personal life as well. Being the only woman in a male-dominated game, there are plenty of moments throughout the series where Beth shows she can stand her ground both as a woman and as a player. Some said by Beth, and others offered to her as words of praise or pieces of advice, here are 10 of the most empowering quotes from the series: 

1. “Dark’s nothing to be afraid of. In fact, I’d go so far as saying there’s nothing to be afraid of. Anywhere. The strongest person is the person who isn’t scared to be alone.”  

2. “I would say it is much easier to play chess without the burden of an Adam’s Apple.”

3. "I feel safe in it. I can control it. I can dominate it." 

4.  "Chess isn't always competitive. Chess can also be beautiful."

5. “It felt good. I never won at anything before.” 

6. "I want to play the best." 

7.  “To tell you the truth of it, child, you’re astounding.” 

8.  "It's foolish to run the risk of going mad for vanity's sake."

9.  “You destroy everyone you play.” 

10.  "Anger is a potent spice. A pinch wakes you up. Too much dulls your senses." 

Do any of these quotes resonate with you? Let us know in the comments below, along with what your favorite parts of the series were!