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Beth's journey into the world of chess is shadowed by tragedy. At just nine years old, she survives a traumatic car accident that claims her mother's life, leaving her orphaned. With her father long gone, Beth enters an orphanage where the strict warden encourages resilience among the children. This environment is tinged with hardship, highlighted by daily doses of vitamin pills that the children refer to as "vitamins," which serve as a coping mechanism for the harsh realities of orphan life. Beth befriends Jolene, another orphan who introduces her to the dark underbelly of their environment.