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** Borgov also [[GracefulLoser takes his own loss very well]], congratulating Beth and even hugging her when she wins.
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* Besides the watch, there are numerous keepsakes of Alma's that Beth keeps an honors after her death. She comforts herself by wrapping herself in Alma's coat after her loss to Benny at speed chess, and also wears the coat when she confronts Mr. Wheatly. When she gazes at her suite in Russia and whispers, "This will do nicely," those were the words that Alma said at their comparatively modest suite their first time on the road.
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* Besides the watch, there are numerous keepsakes of Alma's that Beth keeps an honors after her death. She comforts herself by wrapping herself in Alma's coat after her loss to Benny at speed chess, and also wears the coat when she confronts Mr. Wheatly. When she gazes at her suite in Russia and whispers, "This will do nicely," those were the words that Alma said at their comparatively modest suite their first time on the road.road.
* Beth insisting that the reporters mention Mr. Shaibel in their articles.
* Beth insisting that the reporters mention Mr. Shaibel in their articles.
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** Beth has been struggling for years by this point with the question of what will become of her once she achieves her goal and becomes the best in the world. These old men playing chess in the park for sheer love of the game are an answer, and a future.
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* At the end Beth is walking through a Russian park filled with older men playing chess. When one of them recognizes her, everyone stops their matches and gets up to shake her hand, joyfully greeting her. They don't care that an American beat a Russian champion; to them, she is just an amazing player that they are really happy to meet and see play in person.
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* At the end Beth is walking through a Russian park filled with older men playing chess. When one of them recognizes her, everyone stops their matches and gets up to shake her hand, joyfully greeting her. They don't care that an American beat a Russian champion; to them, she is just an amazing player that they are really happy to meet and see play in person.person.
* Besides the watch, there are numerous keepsakes of Alma's that Beth keeps an honors after her death. She comforts herself by wrapping herself in Alma's coat after her loss to Benny at speed chess, and also wears the coat when she confronts Mr. Wheatly. When she gazes at her suite in Russia and whispers, "This will do nicely," those were the words that Alma said at their comparatively modest suite their first time on the road.
* Besides the watch, there are numerous keepsakes of Alma's that Beth keeps an honors after her death. She comforts herself by wrapping herself in Alma's coat after her loss to Benny at speed chess, and also wears the coat when she confronts Mr. Wheatly. When she gazes at her suite in Russia and whispers, "This will do nicely," those were the words that Alma said at their comparatively modest suite their first time on the road.
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* At the end of Episode 3, when Beth is dealing with the double heartbreak of her first major loss at chess and the realization that Townes is gay, she grips Mrs. Wheatley's hand in the taxi, and Mrs. Wheatley grips it back, indicating the two have truly forged a mother-daughter bond.
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* The crowd that amasses in front of the hall and encourages Beth, celebrates her victories and grows bigger and bigger in every round. Beth's expressions sell it perfectly.
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* The crowd that amasses in front of the hall to encourage Beth and encourages Beth, celebrates celebrate her victories and victories. It grows bigger and bigger in every round. Beth's expressions sell it perfectly.Beth is absolutely delighted.
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* It's easy to miss, but throughout the show, the chess board that Beth keeps seeing on the ceiling is the exact same board that she and Mr. Shaibel used to play on. Even though they only knew each other for a short period of time, the old custodian clearly left a mark on Beth's life.
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* Mrs. Wheatley giving Beth a watch with a loving inscription on the back. Although it becomes something of a TragicKeepsake after she dies, Beth is always seen wearing it in every match, even after she scratches it and renders it useless.
* In Episode 7, all of Beth's friends--Harry, Benny, the twins, Hilton, and Arthur--band together to give her multiple options to use against her match with Borgov. Beth is visibly and audibly touched to hear from them, to the point of being teary-eyed. Afterwards, when Townes calls them to announce the results, Harry excitedly screams "SHE WON!!!!!" and the whole group starts hugging one another, clearly proud of their friend.
* In Episode 7, all of Beth's friends--Harry, Benny, the twins, Hilton, and Arthur--band together to give her multiple options to use against her match with Borgov. Beth is visibly and audibly touched to hear from them, to the point of being teary-eyed. Afterwards, when Townes calls them to announce the results, Harry excitedly screams "SHE WON!!!!!" and the whole group starts hugging one another, clearly proud of their friend.
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* Mrs. Wheatley giving Beth a watch with a loving inscription on the back. Although it becomes something of a TragicKeepsake after she dies, Beth is always seen wearing wears it in to every match, even after she scratches it and renders it useless.
* In Episode 7, [[YouAreNotAlone all of Beth's friends--Harry, Benny, the twins, Hilton, and Arthur--band together to give her multiple options to use against her match withBorgov. Borgov.]] Beth is visibly and audibly touched to hear from them, to the point of being teary-eyed. teary-eyed.
** Afterwards, when Townes calls them to announce the results, Harry excitedly screams "SHE WON!!!!!" and the whole group starts jumping and hugging one another, clearly proud of their friend.
* In Episode 7, [[YouAreNotAlone all of Beth's friends--Harry, Benny, the twins, Hilton, and Arthur--band together to give her multiple options to use against her match with
** Afterwards, when Townes calls them to announce the results, Harry excitedly screams "SHE WON!!!!!" and the whole group starts jumping and hugging one another, clearly proud of their friend.
* It doubles as an awesome moment, but Luchenko calling Beth a "marvel" and the best chess player he has ''ever'' played definitely counts as a heartwarming one as well. When she shyly tries to dismiss his claims, he stops her and says that "[she] will get used to [compliments]," indicating that he sees a very bright career ahead of her.
** Keep in mind that Luchenko is one of Beth's ''idols.'' As she says, she has been playing his games since she was a little girl, and now, she has bested him in a match ''and'' received the highest of compliments from him to boot.
** When the match ends, Luchenko gives her a respectful bow and walks away with a contented smile, leaving a stunned Beth behind.
** When Beth beats Borgov in the finale, Luchenko can be seen smiling in the audience.
** Keep in mind that Luchenko is one of Beth's ''idols.'' As she says, she has been playing his games since she was a little girl, and now, she has bested him in a match ''and'' received the highest of compliments from him to boot.
** When the match ends, Luchenko gives her a respectful bow and walks away with a contented smile, leaving a stunned Beth behind.
** When Beth beats Borgov in the finale, Luchenko can be seen smiling in the audience.
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* At the end Beth is walking in through a Russian park filled with older men playing chess, when chess. When one of them recognizes her her, everyone stops their matches and gets up to shake her hand hand, joyfully greeting her. They don't care that an American beat a Russian champion; to them, she is just an amazing player that they are really happy to meet and see play in person.
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** She shows up again, coming to a local tournament years later just to see Beth play. She says she's always remembered Beth, and considers herself proud to be the first tournament opponent Beth ever beat.
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* At the end Beth is walking in a Russian park filled with older men playing chess, when one of them recognizes her everyone stops their matches and gets up to shake her hand joyfully greeting her. They don't care that an American beat a Russian champion; to them, she is just an amazing player that they are just really happy to meet and see play in person.
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* At the end Beth is walking in a Russian park filled with older men playing chess, when one of them recognizes her everyone stops their matches and gets up to shake her hand joyfully greeting her. They don't care that an American beat a Russian champion champion; to them them, she is just an amazing player that they are just really happy to meet and see play in person.
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* Mrs. Wheatley keeping Beth, even after [[spoiler: her husband abandons the both of them.]]
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* A small one in the second episode, when Beth competes in her first chess tournament. Her first opponent is a slightly older girl who's friendly towards her and is nice enough to explain things when she asks about how timed games work. When Beth later gets her first period during another match and the same girl finds her in the bathroom, she's immediately sympathetic and gives her a pad, offering to show her how to use it. Beth is too embarrassed she doesn't know how, but still, it's sweet to see a girl she didn't even know being so nice to her.
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* In Episode 7, [[spoiler: all of Beth's friends--Harry, Benny, the twins, Hilton, and Arthur--band together to give her multiple options to use against her match with Borgov. Beth is visibly and audibly touched to hear from them, to the point of being teary-eyed. Afterwards, when Townes calls them to announce the results, Harry excitedly screams "SHE WON!!!!!" and the whole group starts hugging one another, clearly proud of their friend.]]
* Again in Episode 7, Beth returns to Methuen after [[spoiler: Mr. Shaibel's death]] and, out of curiosity, decides to visit the basement where they used to play. It's then revealed that he has been keeping track of all her achievements all along, via newspaper and magazine clippings. Although its crossed with a {{Tearjerker}} when she sees the only picture she has of them and breaks down, it's this tiny act that finally forces Beth to stay sober and start taking her Moscow tournament seriously.
* A small one, but [[spoiler: Townes]] gently waking up Beth with coffee just the way she likes it on the morning of her big match. Prior to this, their reunion definitely counts as well, with her hugging him the moment he shows up.
* In Episode 7, [[spoiler: all of Beth's friends--Harry, Benny, the twins, Hilton, and Arthur--band together to give her multiple options to use against her match with Borgov. Beth is visibly and audibly touched to hear from them, to the point of being teary-eyed. Afterwards, when Townes calls them to announce the results, Harry excitedly screams "SHE WON!!!!!" and the whole group starts hugging one another, clearly proud of their friend.]]
* Again in Episode 7, Beth returns to Methuen after [[spoiler: Mr. Shaibel's death]] and, out of curiosity, decides to visit the basement where they used to play. It's then revealed that he has been keeping track of all her achievements all along, via newspaper and magazine clippings. Although its crossed with a {{Tearjerker}} when she sees the only picture she has of them and breaks down, it's this tiny act that finally forces Beth to stay sober and start taking her Moscow tournament seriously.
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* Mrs. Wheatley giving Beth a watch with a loving inscription on the back. Although it becomes something of a [[spoiler: TragicKeepsake after she dies,]] dies, Beth is always seen wearing it in every match, even after she scratches it and renders it useless.
* In Episode 7,[[spoiler: all of Beth's friends--Harry, Benny, the twins, Hilton, and Arthur--band together to give her multiple options to use against her match with Borgov. Beth is visibly and audibly touched to hear from them, to the point of being teary-eyed. Afterwards, when Townes calls them to announce the results, Harry excitedly screams "SHE WON!!!!!" and the whole group starts hugging one another, clearly proud of their friend.]]
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* Again in Episode 7, Beth returns to Methuen after[[spoiler: Mr. Shaibel's death]] death and, out of curiosity, decides to visit the basement where they used to play. It's then revealed that he has been keeping track of all her achievements all along, via newspaper and magazine clippings. Although its crossed with a {{Tearjerker}} when she sees the only picture she has of them and breaks down, it's this tiny act that finally forces Beth to stay sober and start taking her Moscow tournament seriously.
* A small one, but[[spoiler: Townes]] Townes gently waking up Beth with coffee just the way she likes it on the morning of her big match. Prior to this, their reunion definitely counts as well, with her hugging him the moment he shows up.
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* At the end Beth is walking in a Russian park filled with older men playing chess, when one of them recognizes her everyone stops their matches and gets up to shake her hand joyfully greeting her. They don't care that an American beat a Russian champion to them she is just an amazing player that they are just really happy to meet and see play in person.
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* Again in episode 7, Beth returns to Methuen after [[spoiler: Mr. Shaibel's death]] and, out of curiosity, decides to visit the basement where they used to play. It's then revealed that he has been keeping track of all her achievements all along, via newspaper and magazine clippings. Although its crossed with a {{Tearjerker}} when she sees the only picture she has of them and breaks down, it's this tiny act that finally forces Beth to stay sober and start taking her Moscow tournament seriously.
* Again in episode 7, Beth returns to Methuen after [[spoiler: Mr. Shaibel's death]] and, out of curiosity, decides to visit the basement where they used to play. It's then revealed that he has been keeping track of all her achievements all along, via newspaper and magazine clippings. Although its crossed with a {{Tearjerker}} when she sees the only picture she has of them and breaks down, it's this tiny act that finally forces Beth to stay sober and start taking her Moscow tournament seriously.
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* In episode Episode 7, [[spoiler: all of Beth's friends--Harry, Benny, the twins, Hilton, and Arthur--band together to give her multiple options to use against her match with Bergov. Borgov. Beth is visibly touched, and audibly touched to hear from them, to the point of being teary-eyed. Afterwards, when Townes calls them to announce the results, Harry excitedly screams "SHE WON!!!!!" and the whole group starts hugging one another, clearly proud of their friend.]]
* Again inepisode Episode 7, Beth returns to Methuen after [[spoiler: Mr. Shaibel's death]] and, out of curiosity, decides to visit the basement where they used to play. It's then revealed that he has been keeping track of all her achievements all along, via newspaper and magazine clippings. Although its crossed with a {{Tearjerker}} when she sees the only picture she has of them and breaks down, it's this tiny act that finally forces Beth to stay sober and start taking her Moscow tournament seriously.
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* Mrs. Wheatley giving Beth a watch with a loving inscription on the back. Although it becomes something of a [[spoiler: TragicKeepsake after she dies,]] Beth is always seen wearing it in every match, even after she scratches it and renders it useless.
* In episode 7, [[spoiler: all of Beth's friends--Harry, Benny, the twins, Hilton, and Arthur--band together to give her multiple options to use against her match with Bergov. Beth is visibly touched, to the point of being teary-eyed. Afterwards, when Townes calls them to announce the results, Harry excitedly screams "SHE WON!!!!!" and the whole group starts hugging one another, clearly proud of their friend.]]
* Again in episode 7, Beth returns to Methuen after [[spoiler: Mr. Shaibel's death]] and, out of curiosity, decides to visit the basement where they used to play. It's then revealed that he has been keeping track of all her achievements all along, via newspaper and magazine clippings. Although its crossed with a {{Tearjerker}} when she sees the only picture she has of them and breaks down, it's this tiny act that finally forces Beth to stay sober and start taking her Moscow tournament seriously.
* A small one, but [[spoiler: Townes]] gently waking up Beth with coffee just the way she likes it on the morning of her big match. Prior to this, their reunion definitely counts as well.
* Mrs. Wheatley giving Beth a watch with a loving inscription on the back. Although it becomes something of a [[spoiler: TragicKeepsake after she dies,]] Beth is always seen wearing it in every match, even after she scratches it and renders it useless.
* In episode 7, [[spoiler: all of Beth's friends--Harry, Benny, the twins, Hilton, and Arthur--band together to give her multiple options to use against her match with Bergov. Beth is visibly touched, to the point of being teary-eyed. Afterwards, when Townes calls them to announce the results, Harry excitedly screams "SHE WON!!!!!" and the whole group starts hugging one another, clearly proud of their friend.]]
* Again in episode 7, Beth returns to Methuen after [[spoiler: Mr. Shaibel's death]] and, out of curiosity, decides to visit the basement where they used to play. It's then revealed that he has been keeping track of all her achievements all along, via newspaper and magazine clippings. Although its crossed with a {{Tearjerker}} when she sees the only picture she has of them and breaks down, it's this tiny act that finally forces Beth to stay sober and start taking her Moscow tournament seriously.
* A small one, but [[spoiler: Townes]] gently waking up Beth with coffee just the way she likes it on the morning of her big match. Prior to this, their reunion definitely counts as well.
