In the world of high technology and brilliant minds, it is hard to imagine that billionaire, inventor and head of SpaceX Elon Musk can be caught off guard. However, one chance meeting on a busy street in New York became the very moment that made the public talk about Elon not as a business magnate, but as a person whose decisions can surprise even himself.

A chance meeting or fate?
In one of the busy squares of New York, a girl known to locals as a talented chess player and street performer challenged Elon Musk. Her name was Liz, and she had long been famous for her fast chess games, where she often beat even the most experienced players.

Elon, passing by with his team, noticed a crowd that had gathered around the girl. She loudly declared: “Hey, Musk! If you are as genius as everyone says, play a game with me!”

The crowd froze, waiting for a reaction. Musk, known for his love of unusual situations, did not disappoint. With a smile on his face, he agreed, saying: “Why not? Let’s see if you’re so good.”

A game on which reputation depended
A chessboard was set up in the center of the city, and the crowd held its breath. The first moves showed that Liz was not just a street performer, but a real master of tactics.

Musk, possessing an analytical mind, quickly assessed the opponent’s strategy, but it soon turned out that Liz was playing several moves ahead. Each of her moves was accompanied by loud exclamations from the audience, who could not believe their eyes: “She drove Musk into a corner!”

Unexpected ending
After 45 minutes of intense struggle, Liz won. But, to everyone’s surprise, Musk did not seem upset. Instead, he applauded the girl and declared: “This was one of the best games of my life. Your talent should not be wasted on the street.”

Aftermath of the meeting
Elon Musk immediately invited Liz to an interview at one of his companies, adding: “Such analytical skills are needed in any industry.”

The story instantly spread across social networks, inspiring people from all over the world. This meeting showed that real geniuses can be found in the most unexpected places, and the willingness to take on a challenge and self-confidence can change your life in an instant.

Moral of the story
Liz became a symbol of the fact that talent and perseverance can break through even the concrete jungle of the city. And Elon Musk once again proved that his strength is not only in his intellect, but also in his ability to recognize someone else’s genius.