Question

In the short story “Rules of the Game” by Amy Tan, what motivates the narrator to excel at chess?

Answer 1

her mom motivates her because chess is a way for her to get away from her mom.

Answer 2

the desire to gain “invisible strength”.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this story, the narrator uses the zadrex game to exemplify various battles of human life. The skills that the narrator wants to develop in the game always have a connection with some difficulty or obstacle that needs to be overcome. What motivates the player to excel in chess is the desire to gain "invisible force" and thus move away from her mother.