so i spoke to vasily borgov, marcin dorocinski, the polish actor who played the soviet champion. he spent endless hours watching me play to make sure that, you know, the way they take the pieces so it will be very, very authentic. by the way, originally, scott wanted me to play borgov, but i just had other engagements. but i went through the script and, also, i added elements that made it more relevant to the -- you know, to the kgb role that it played in chess. so, the scene in the elevator -- this is when borgov spoke with the kgb guy. so, i invented this one. [ conversing in russian ] >> you invented that scene? i didn't know that. i remember that moment so well. >> yes. it's -- and i think it was very important to demonstrate the role of the kgb in this process. they always followed borgov. and also him understanding the real threat coming from beth harmon. >> i mean, chess has a reputation, of course, as being a male-dominated field. will the show's female lead, beth harmon, attract more women to the chessboard? >> absolutely. absolutely. again, it's stereotypes. it's all ab