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.

move, anticipating Zelena's responses based on

Violeta's pace, as the speed was similar to the

game progressed, especially after Violeta made a critical move across

in thought, spending more time contemplating her

so that Violeta, noticing the delay,

Zelena's indecision, secure in

on the tabletop and resting her chin on one

palpable. Violeta's remark felt like fuel added to the fire of her frustration, intensifying her

won't change the inevitable. You might as well give up and save us both some

and the tension between the two players could be felt throughout the chess

discussed the match eagerly, reflecting the high stakes and the

to Nolan, "The white

any struggle from the black pieces will merely postpone the outcome. The white's strategy is

and

seemed the outcome was already determined;

on either side of the chess table in the hall not far ahead, eventually resting

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

plans three steps ahead and avoids useless

a uniquely valuable individual whose maturity and sharp thinking

referee declared the

sat with head bowed, her face hidden

losing to Violeta and struggled to come to terms with the

was now Violeta's time to

and the director of the chess hall brought documents for her to sign, followed

fists tightly behind her back,