This episode was very enlightening for me because Beth is finally able to display her talents in chess. During Beth’s encounter with the chess tournament, it was easy to see how the other characters underestimated her because she is a young girl. Most of the other players in the tournament are young and old men. It was interesting to see how Beth found it easier to be comfortable in a competitive environment that is surrounded by chess than a classroom with people that are the same age as herself. Beth seems to be more in-control of her life in chess than her own life. Especially since she has experienced a lot of hardships throughout her life. I think that this episode shows the true effect that hobbies have on a person’s life, in this case it is chess.