ITP: Chess and Other Games

[mind_over_metal]

[--oh oh oh man, it’s the worst feeling, like one of those slow-motion disasters in the movies, where you walk in on something and you immediately know that you’ve walked in on something, the awkwardness hits before your foot touches the ground for your next step but it's too late for you to turn around, the inertia is already carrying you forward

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[acloneforever]

[ gonna stand there and watch. interested. somewhat ]

[godwinner]

[ makes brief eye contact and nods to you ]

[acloneforever]

[ nods back ]

[godwinner]

[ moves a piece ]

[acloneforever]

[ studying the board ]

[godwinner]

[ also ]

Do you play?

[acloneforever]

I know the rules, but I've never played before.

[godwinner]

Strange.

[acloneforever]

[ shrugs ]

How long have you been playing?

[godwinner]

Not long.

[acloneforever]

Oh. [ still watching ]

[mind_over_metal]

Hello, Superboy.

[acloneforever]

Hey. You normally win games that fast?

[mind_over_metal]

No. We're testing out a theory. Normally, the two of us are pretty easily matched.

Do you play?

[acloneforever]

I know how to, but never have.

[mind_over_metal]

Well, it's a game where experience is key. Would you be interested in trying it?