Behind The (Virtual) Scenes Of Netflix's 'The Queen's Gambit'

The Queen's Gambit tells the story of a chess prodigy and her journey to become the world's greatest player. The series is praised for its accurate depiction of chess, with scenes based on real games. Visual effects were meticulously crafted by Chicken Bone VFX, who also created virtual backgrounds of 1960s cities. Despite pandemic challenges, production continued smoothly, leading to a successful release on Netflix with high critical acclaim.

What is the main focus of The Queen's Gambit series?

• A chess prodigy's journey to become the greatest player

• The history of chess

• The life of a chess coach

• A fictional story about a chess tournament

Which team was responsible for the visual effects in The Queen's Gambit?

• Digital Domain

• Industrial Light & Magic

• Chicken Bone VFX

• Weta Digital

What unique challenge did the visual effects team face while working on The Queen's Gambit?

• Learning chess notation for accurate animations

• Developing new software for special effects

• Designing futuristic cityscapes

• Creating realistic animal animations

Which cities were virtually recreated by the visual effects team for the series?

• Los Angeles, Beijing, and Cairo

• New York, London, and Tokyo

• Paris, Mexico City, and Moscow

• Berlin, Rome, and Sydney

How was the post-production of The Queen's Gambit affected by the pandemic?

• It was delayed significantly

• It was canceled

• It continued without major interruptions

• It was moved to a different studio