Radio report: Harmon crushes the field in Mexico City
A broadcaster narrates Beth's undefeated run while she recounts a mating net in 31 moves to a delighted Alma.
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7 moments.
Put me in the Open
Unrated and in a tournament for the first time, Beth refuses the beginners section and demands the Open despite the warning that she will be eaten alive.
Hell, no: Beth refuses draws and demands Beltik
Beth spots State Champion Beltik, rejects two draw offers on her way to four wins, then badgers the director about getting to play the best.
Annette helps Beth through her first period
Mid-tournament in the bathroom, Beth's first period arrives; Annette hands over supplies, admits she still throws up before games, and asks Beth to beat him.
Annette Packer thanks Beth for her first official win
At the Kentucky tournament a hungover Beth meets the woman she beat in fifteen minutes years ago, who came just to say it showed her what was possible.
The Moscow Invitational opens and Beth thrashes Laev in 27 moves
The tournament opens with a Huxley quote on the chessboard as the world; commentary explains how Laev underestimated the unknown American.
Luchenko attacks and the game is adjourned: did we win or lose?
Commentary sets up the former World Champion Luchenko, the game goes to adjournment, and Beth's minder has to ask what adjourning means.