Something to remember
The name of the episode ( in Russian too).
Adjournment - отсрочка, перерыв
Who comes to save Beth from her drinking? How does he know she is an alcoholic?
Harry Beltic , he watches her changing - her appearance and everything, comparing her eyes, skin and total behaviour with his Dad's
What is Benny thought to be good at before Beth beats him?
Speed chess
Who was the first person she beat in the tournament all those years ago?
Anette Packer
What chess algorithm does Benny advise Beth to play against Borgov?
Sicilian Defense
What did Mother tell Elizabeth about men at the beginning of the episode?
"There will be smart men out there trying to teach you things but you never forget herself"
Who has feelings for Beth in episode 6 and finally stops pretending he doesn't? In how many scenes are we able to see it?
Benny. When his friends come, when he calls her home, saying how much he is missing her.
What is the amount that Beth has to pay to keep the house? Who claims for the money to be paid?
$7000. Mr Whistley
Who is Aliston?
This is the first name of Mr Whistley
Why are the Soviets so good at playing chess?
because they play together as a team especially during adjournments
Who is Cleo?
She is a model, stopped by Benny's friend from committing a suicide.
Who calls Beth in the middle of her drinking marathon with a request to come over earlier than settled? Why?
Loca tournament director with a request to come earlier for photo shooting.
What makes Benny and Harry Beltic look similar?
In both cases Beth seems to be better than the teachers.
How much does Benny pay to Beth in bank notes after he lost his speed chess sprint?
When Benny Watts pays the $10 bet to Beth, he pays her with three bills. No combination of three bills will come to $10
What does "Adjournment" mean in chess terminology?
Adjournment in chess means a game is suspended after a certain duration only to be continued on the following day
The year Beth arrives in Paris and the event she first takes part in, answering questions about Borgov.
Beth arrives in Paris in 1967. She attends a conference and answers questions, including ones about Borgov.
Who appears to be biggest surprise of the episode?
Jolene, the girl from the orphanage
How many times has Beth lost to Borgov?
At this point, Beth has lost to Borgov twice. Both times due to inexperience. The first time due to inexperience of skill and the second due to her inability to balance her professional life and her personal life.
What does Benny warns her of (which Beth should be aware of, being an experienced player)?
Benny advises Beth that they never announce "check" in first class tournaments, and that it is not normal to resign by toppling the king. An experienced player like her would be well aware of tournament etiquette.
What is the name for a single chess game used in the episode, which is suitable only for a series of games?
Couple of times a single game is referred to as a "match". A match is a series of games, as in tennis.
The name of the organisation Beth gets a letter from before her trip to the USSR. What do they want from her?
One day she gets a letter asking her if she’d like to support the non-profit organization Christian Crusade in the forthcoming competition in the USSR.
"She wasn't pathetic, she was stuck. That's a difference..." Who says that? About whom? To whom? in what context?
Beth about Alma, to her husband, who thinks Alma was this way all her life.
Why is Beth about to burst out crying during the game with Borgov?
She hates how one night screwed up her big chance.
What word (that Cleo asks Beth about) should she know being French? What does this word mean?
Cleo, who is French, reaches for the word ("how you say?") "vagabond", which is a loanword from French with the same meaning in both languages.
Who are the friends that show up at Benny's to play speed chess with Beth?
GM Arthur Levertov and problem solving expert Hilton Wexler