(EsPCEx - 2021)
The 'Queen's Gambit' Effect: Everyone Wants a Chess Set Now
(1) for the past few years the most popular (2) on Netflix, was undoubtedly Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, as portrayed by Claire Foy and Olivia Colman in The Crown, this fall another type of queen (3) her mark: Beth Harmon, the captivating protagonist of The Queen's Gambit, a Netflix original that became an overnight sensation and inspired a slew of discerning viewers to pick up (4).
Call it the Queen's Gambit effect: Chessboards are flying off the (literal and virtual) rack in the wake of show's hit season. Just ask Anthony Barzilay Freund, editorial director and director of fine art vintage site 1stDibs: "The Queen's Gambit is driving an interest in the game of chess among new audiences and demographics," Freund confirms: "At 1stDibs, in just the month following the show's release, we've seen a 100% increase in sales of chessboards, pieces andd tables as compared to this time period last year."
Of course, while it might be enjoying a renewed popularity at the moment, the game of chess dates back centuries and has long captivated players all over the world. It's believed to have derived from a 7th centrury Indian game, then evolved as it spread across Asia and Europe in the following centuries. As a result, says Freund, "you can find a variety of vintage and contemporary chess paraphernalia from dealers all over the world." Those who don't necessarily have the budget for pawns of precious stone have a myriad of options on the market at all price ranges. So light a fire, make a drink, and set up the chessboard - Beth Harmon would be proud.
Adapted from https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a34874207/queens-gamit-beth-harmon-chess-sets/
According to the text, choose the correct statement.
"The Queen's Gambit" is a game of chess created by Netflix.
After "The Queen's Gambit", new audiences became interested in chess.
If you do not have a lot of money, you cannot afford to buy a chess set.
Vintage and contemporary chessboards are considered unusual.
The game of chess emerged in India in the last century.
Gabarito:
After "The Queen's Gambit", new audiences became interested in chess.
É possível inferir no segundo parágrafo do texto que novos públicos passaram a se interessar por xadrez depois que a série “The Queen 's Gambit” foi ao ar. Em trechos: “O Gambito da Rainha” está despertando o interesse no jogo de xadrez entre novos públicos… Apenas no mês em que a série foi lançada, nós vimos um aumento em 100% nas vendas de tabuleiros de xadrez, peças, e mesas comparada com o ano passado”. Portanto, alternativa correta letra B).
a) Incorreto. “O Gambito da Rainha” não é um jogo de xadrez criado pela Netflix.
b) Correta.
c) Incorreto. O texto não aborda a necessidade de ter muito dinheiro para comprar um jogo de xadrez, na verdade o último parágrafo diz que para aqueles que não tem muito dinheiro existem várias opções no mercado em preços variados.
d) Incorreto. Tabuleiros de xadrez vintage e contemporâneos não são incomuns, na verdade você pode encontrar uma variedade deles com revendedores no mundo todo.
e) Incorreto. O jogo de xadrez não surgiu na Índia no século passado, mas acredita-se que no século 7.