The recent success of shows like HBO's 'Chernobyl' and Netflix's 'The Queen's Gambit' has reignited interest in Cold War-era politics, further amplified by films like Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer.' This trend continues with 'Star City,' a new series on Apple TV that offers a Soviet perspective on the Space Race, emphasizing political intrigue and paranoia. The Cold War saw various proxy battles, including sports and video games, with the Soviet ice hockey team and chess grandmasters dominating these arenas. Notably, Bobby Fischer became the first non-Soviet world chess champion in decades after his legendary match against Boris Spassky, depicted in the film 'Pawn Sacrifice.' Despite its commercial underperformance, grossing only $5 million, the film has been well-received, holding a 73% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. 'Pawn Sacrifice' is currently available for free streaming on Tubi in the U.S.