Across
- 1. Waverly's mother tried to be Waverly's supporter and _____ by watching her from closeby.
- 4. After Waverly won many local chess games, her mother finally allowed her to play in the national _____.
- 6. In chess, Waverly's _____ was the person that she was playing against.
- 8. A key strategy for winning chess is to have an _____ over your opponent and be one step ahead of them at all times.
- 9. Waverly played one of her chess games in a large high school _____ in front of many people.
- 10. By age nine, Waverly became known as a chess genius and child _____.
- 11. Waverly was able to find _____ routes away from her chess opponents, but not away from her mother.
- 14. In her personal life, Waverly's a____ was her mother because they didn't get along very well. (similar to #6 across)
- 15. In traditional Chinese culture, it is important to show _____ and not brag or show off.
- 16. In order to win chess, we should have _____ and the ability to see ahead in the game.
Down
- 1. Although she didn't have to help with the chores, Waverly did have to do one thing each Saturday: _____ her mother to the market.
- 2. Waverly's mother felt that if Waverly lost chess to an American player, she would bring embarrassment and _____ to the family.
- 3. Lao Po smiled kindly and _____ as he taught Wavelry more chess strategies and tactics.
- 5. Waverly's mother decided that because Waverly used her brain so much to win chess, her brothers would wash the dishes and do other _____ for her.
- 7. Waverly felt happy, proud, and _____ after winning her first chess game.
- 12. Waverly continued to _____ her opponents and win many chess games.
- 13. Waverly learned strategies and _____ about how to win chess.