The relationship ends when Harry realizes Beth's obsession with chess consumes her entirely; he warns her against becoming a tragic figure like other brilliant but broken players.
Following her first major loss to Borgov and the death of her adoptive mother, Alma, Beth returns to an empty home in Kentucky. La Regina degli Scacchi s01e05
In Ohio, Beth enters the 1967 US Championship. She reunites with Benny Watts , who humbles her in several rounds of speed chess before they face off in the final match. The relationship ends when Harry realizes Beth's obsession
Harry Beltik, her former rival, reaches out to offer training. He moves in briefly, providing Beth with companionship and a much-needed reality check regarding her "narrow-minded" playstyle. her former rival