The best Quotes from The Queen's Gambit

For a time, I was all you had. And for a time, you was all I had. We weren't orphans. Not as long as we had each other.

Maybe? Maybe is a loser's word!

"Miss Harmon, what do you say to those in the Chess Federation who accuse you of being too glamorous to be a serious chess player?"
Beth: "I would say that it's much easier to play chess without the burden of an Adam's apple."

Benny Watts: "What did you do to that poor guy you played in the third round? He looked like he wanted to kill himself."
Beth: "Uh, which poor guy are you talking about?"

Few things are as mentally brutal as chess.

Anger is a potent spice. A pinch wakes you up, too much dulls your senses.

The strongest person is the person who isn't scared to be alone.

If you're world champion at 16, what will you do with the rest of your life?

People like you have a hard time. Two sides of the same coin. You've got your gift and you've got what it costs.

Alma: "Are you with a boy?"
Beth: "I was last night. I had a good time."
Alma: "Well, chess isn't the only thing in life. It's just..."
Beth: "I won't get pregnant."
Alma: "Famous last words."

What surprised me was how bad they played. They left backward pawns all over the place, and their pieces were wide open for forks. A few of them tried stupid mating attacks. But I took care of them. This boy, Charles Levy, he was supposed to be the best. I had his pieces tied up in 15 moves. I mated him in six more, with a knight-rook combination. Mr. Ganz told me I beat them all in an hour and 20 minutes. It felt good.

To tell you the truth of it, child... you're astounding!

Mr. Shaibel: "Those things are called openings."
Beth: "Is that one of 'em?"
Mr. Shaibel: "Yeah... the Queen's Gambit."

Orphaned by yesterday's collision on New Circle Road, Elizabeth Harmon surveys a troubled future.

You know how the game of chess is played. Pieces must be sacrificed!

The only opponents who aren't coming up with excuses for being defeated by me are computers.

I wanted to do it. I wanted to take out all my anger at him. But... I couldn't. I don't know if it's because I'm too weak to do it, or if it's because I'm strong enough not to.

Real loneliness is not necessarily limited to when you are alone.

Even in the darkness, diamonds still shine.

Why would anyone want to be a pirate? It's the best thing there is. Wind in your back. The salty sea air. Loyal crew by your side.

What if everything that came from the past were influenced by the future?

It takes much more courage to be in love than it does for war.

Don't exploit an advantage just because it emerges; wait until the optimal moment, then strike.

Ats Ayittey: "Excuse me but this is the quiet carriage."
Stefan Tovell: "Shut the f*ck up then."

"Hey. Do you like bad boys?"
"Sure do. Let me know if you find one."

Marcus: "My bike. It's gone. She took it."
Max: "So that's like Grand Theft Auto. Or Grand Theft Bike."