Real-life 'The Queen's Gambit': Maine custodian leads school chess teams to US championships

ldquo;The Queen’s Gambit” is playing out in real life in Maine, where a custodian is coaching his schools’ chess teams to national acclaim.

Real-life 'The Queen's Gambit': Custodian leads school chess teams

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Real-life 'The Queen's Gambit': Maine custodian leads school chess

Real-life 'The Queen's Gambit': Custodian leads school chess teams

Real-life 'The Queen's Gambit': Custodian leads school chess teams

Real-life 'The Queen's Gambit': Custodian leads school chess teams

Real-life 'The Queen's Gambit': Maine custodian leads school chess

Real-life 'The Queen's Gambit': Custodian leads school chess teams

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Real-life 'The Queen's Gambit': Custodian leads school chess teams

Meet the school custodian who has coached the chess team to the