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.

Describe the significance of the virtual backgrounds created for the show.

What is the critical reception of The Queen's Gambit as indicated by its Rotten Tomatoes rating?