Mrs Elm, now older and residing at Oak Leaf Care Home, plays chess with Nora.
Nora visits Mrs Elm who appreciates the company, revealing that nobody else at the care home plays chess.
Nora is already booked with piano lessons and volunteering at a homeless shelter, but she pledges to spare one hour for Mrs Elm.
Mrs Elm acknowledges her loneliness and opens up about her personal life, revealing her regrets about her relationships with her family and past decisions.
Nora comforts Mrs Elm by reminding her of her kindness in school days when Nora was her student.
Towards mid-game, Mrs Elm takes a stronger position and Nora admits about seeing her lose the chess game to which Mrs Elm replies that uncertainty is the beauty of the game.
Nora leaves the game mid-way, reflecting about the pieces she can still use to change the course of the game.