According to Benny, four top Russian players and four top players from other countries played.
As each game progressed, Beth started garnering a local following among the masses that seemed to balloon in size.
During the final game with Borgov an adjournment was called, and here she received advice from a plethora of old friends which included GM Benny and GM Arthur. She was finally ready for the final showdown with Borgov.
Beth Harmon Standings:
Laev vs. Harmon, E.
Harmon, E. vs. Duhamel
Hellstrom vs. Harmon, E.
Harmon, E. Shapkin
GM Luchenko vs. Harmon, E.
Harmon, E. vs. Flento
Harmon, E. vs. GM Borgov, V.
Results: U.S. Champion Elizabeth Harmon wins the 1968 Moscow Invitational.