Episode 6

Elizabeth, a woman who has been instilled with independent thoughts by her mother since she was a child, seems to have been trying to get rid of dependence and seek the realization of self-worth throughout her life.Her mother taught her that she must be independent in order to live without relying on a man.This thought was deeply imprinted in her heart and became the motto of her life.

After the game in Ohio, Elizabeth chooses Benny as her partner and heads to New York.What she values ​​​​is not his wealth or status, but his quick thinking, unique chess style and unique understanding of the chess game.These qualities allowed her to see the possibility of making progress together, and also allowed her to see her own hope of success.

In her life in New York, Elizabeth showed extremely high self-requirements.During the day, she studied the chess game with Benny, and at night, she lay on the inflatable bed in the living room and thought over the strategies.Her efforts were not in vain, and her chess skills improved greatly in a short period of time.

However, success is not always easy.On the eve of the Paris International Championships, Eliza could not resist the pressure and chose to indulge.She partied the night away at the bar, ultimately leading to her loss in the competition.This failure made her deeply regretful, and she chose to return to her hometown in Kentucky, trying to find the strength to start over.

Back home, Elizabeth faced more challenges.Not only does she have to deal with Alma's legacy, she also has to face the pressures of life.But she did not give in. Instead, she used her savings to buy a house and redecorate it according to her own ideas, trying to stimulate her fighting spirit.

However, she overlooked an important fact: participating in competitions requires funds.In order to raise funds, she had to accept church sponsorship.This made her feel unspeakably frustrated.She began to review the chess game in Paris over and over again, trying to find the reason for the failure.But the deeper she dug into it, the more discouraged and frightened she became.She began to crave the stimulation of alcohol and drugs, trying to find ways to deal with Vasily.But all she got was decadence and madness.

In this process, Elizabeth experienced a process from independence to frustration to indulgence.Her life seems to be stuck in a vicious cycle from which she cannot extricate herself.However, just when she was most desperate, the appearance of Qiao Lin brought her new hope.