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The Rise of a Chess Prodigy: A Journey of Triumph and Tragedy
In 1967 Paris, the spotlight shines on a young chess prodigy, Beth Harmon, as she prepares for a pivotal match that could define her career. The day begins on a chaotic note, with Beth rising from a hasty slumber in her hotel bathtub after a night of revelry. As she navigates through the paparazzi-infested hotel lobby, the weight of her imminent challenge becomes clear. Beth stands poised before her male opponent, ready to engage in the ultimate mental battle of wits—a stark contrast to the turbulence of her past, which we are taken back to through a poignant flashback.