Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 112 Violeta Won

I must prove her wrong and show her she can't remain arrogant.

Zelena confidently grabbed a chess piece and decisively made her move.

The chess match was timed.

Initially, each player had sixty minutes, and each move added an extra thirty seconds until the match's end.

When she faced Zelena, Violeta recognised some chess capability in her opponent, given her presence in the finals.

However, Zelena's experience was primarily theoretical. She had learned chess through online tutorials and matches against computer simulations.

The competitors at the chess hall varied in skill, some not even matching a basic computer opponent's level.

Zelena had reached the finals partly due to her skills but also due to a good dose of luck.

However, her luck dwindled when she came up against Violeta.

Violeta's chess expertise was built on more than just tutorials; she had faced numerous real-life opponents since her first game!

The small chess booth near Hori Studio was a hidden gem, filled with skilled players.

Over time, Violeta honed her skills through challenging matches.

She played with assurance, never wavering in her moves.

planned each move, anticipating Zelena's responses based on her

the speed was

as the game progressed, especially after Violeta made a critical move across the board, Zelena

thought, spending more time

that Violeta,

her tea, Violeta watched Zelena's indecision, secure in her

and resting her chin on

intently at the chessboard before her, her anxiety already palpable. Violeta's remark felt like fuel added to the fire of

a light chuckle, Violeta replied, "Overthinking won't change the inevitable. You might as well give up and save us both

between the two players could

those outside who were replicating the game discussed the match eagerly, reflecting the high

Nolan, "The white pieces are dominating; the black

agreement. "It's true. At this point, any struggle from the black pieces will merely

played the white pieces, and Zelena

was already determined; Violeta was

on either side of the chess table in the hall not

ability to anticipate moves and her unwavering confidence are what make her a formidable player," he observed, his respect for

plans three steps ahead

sharp thinking distinguished her from her peers. Despite her best efforts, Zelena could not avoid

declared the game

with head bowed, her face hidden by her hair. Her frustration and

accept losing to Violeta and struggled to come to terms

now Violeta's time to

to join them, and the director of the chess hall brought documents for her to sign, followed by a group photo. Wade

clenched her fists tightly behind her