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.
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. 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