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

the speed was similar

made a critical move across the board, Zelena

lost in thought, spending more

Violeta,

watched Zelena's indecision,

resting her chin on one hand,

palpable. Violeta's remark felt like fuel added to the fire of her frustration, intensifying her irritability. "Why are you rushing me? I haven't run out of time

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

palpable, and the tension between the two players

discussed the match eagerly, reflecting the high stakes and the excitement

observed closely and commented to Nolan, "The white pieces are dominating; the black

point, any struggle from the

white pieces, and Zelena handled the

the outcome was already determined;

turned towards the people on either side of the chess

what make her a formidable player," he observed, his respect

plans three steps ahead and

a uniquely valuable individual whose maturity and sharp thinking distinguished her

referee declared

face hidden by her hair. Her frustration and anger

was unable to accept losing to Violeta and struggled to

was now Violeta's time to

the chess hall brought documents for her to sign, followed by a group photo. Wade even invited Violeta

fists tightly behind her back, barely managing to