The chess pieces Control (Sir John Hurt) used in this movie are: Karla as a white Queen; Alleline (Tinker) as a white Rook; Haydon (Tailor) as a white Bishop; Bland (Soldier) as a black King; Esterhase (Poorman) as a black Knight; and Smiley (Beggarman) as a black Queen. Later on, Smiley used Polyakov as a black Bishop. Using the same piece for Smiley and Karla hints at their mastermind status and rivalry (the Queen is the most powerful piece in chess); using the same piece for Haydon and Polyakov hints at their connection.

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