In this episode of the Queen’s Gambit, it was interesting to see the change in Beth’s character following Alma’s death. From the previous episodes, we have been exposed to the strange but still somewhat warm relationship between the two women. For Beth, being alone/not having a supportive person by her side was the norm, but with Alma there, she grew to feel the mother-daughter bond. Despite Beth’s independence shown throughout the show, it becomes more evident following Alma’s death how dependent Beth really is. From her moment with Harry to her growing reliance on alcohol and cigarettes, Beth is always looking for someone or something to lean on. Additionally, it is clear to the audience that Beth is obsessed with chess in an unhealthy way that makes her unable to control her emotions when she is consumed with the game. Therefore, after that wake-up call from Harry, I am curious to see if her training with Benny will change Beth for the better.