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S1·E1 Openings

Name: Openings
Released: 2020-10-23
Duration: 59 min
Cast: Sergio Di Zio, Jonjo O'Neill, Madeline Holliday, Alexander Berdichevsky, Jenny Galloway

Episode: Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date: October 23, 2020
Runtime: 59 minutes
Director: Scott Frank
Score: 8.2/10 (136 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired October 23, 2020 59 min ★ 8.2/10 · 136 TMDB votes

Synopsis

Sent to an orphanage at age 9, Beth develops an uncanny knack for chess — and a growing dependence on the green tranquilizers given to the children.

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Director & writers

Scott FrankDirector

Guest stars

Sergio Di ZioBeth's Father

Jonjo O'NeillMr. Ganz

Madeline HollidayShirley Munson

Alexander BerdichevskyCharles Levy

Jenny GallowayMatron

Sophie McSheraMiss Graham

Annabeth KellyFive-Year-Old Beth

Christiane SeidelHelen Deardorff

Rebecca RootMiss Lonsdale

Akemnji NdifornyenMr. Fergusson

Drew DoyleCop #1

Paul JohnstonCop #2

Jennifer HaasMary-Sue

Marian MederMr. Espero

Ben MoorMr. Hume

Dora ZygouriGirl in Line

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Queen's Gambit air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Openings') originally aired on October 23, 2020.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Openings')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 59 minutes.

What happens in The Queen's Gambit Season 1 Episode 1?

Sent to an orphanage at age 9, Beth develops an uncanny knack for chess — and a growing dependence on the green tranquilizers given to the children....

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