On the surface, “Rules of the Game” applies to the rules of chess, which Waverly masters with astonishing skill. Her success is even more admirable when we realize that she is only eight years old and almost entirely self-taught.

Why did Waverly quit chess?

To allow her mother an opportunity to realize that Waverly and Rich are already living together, Waverly invites her mother back to her apartment. … To retaliate against her mother for bragging about Waverly’s outstanding chess playing, Waverly decided to quit the game.

When was Waverly born?

That’s what she is. A Horse, born in 1918, destined to be obstinate and frank to the point of tactlessness.