I placed my finger on my king and gently toppled him. Dr. Tartov studied the board.
“You revealed yourself in your opening,” he said. “The Latvian Gambit is almost never employed by black because it allows such an early advantage for white. I was surprised to see it because it is always reserved for tournaments, and only employed then to display contempt. You are not a tournament player and could not, of course, know this. It is an arrogant opening, one I had not seen in many years. But, as you found out, I know how to deal with it.”
This is a brief passage excerpted from a yet-to-be published novel.
Dr Tartov clearly knows what he is talking about, and I thought it was just a friendly game over a couple of drinks.
The doctor is an intriguing character
As if being an exemplary strategist were not enough, he also has to be an expert analyst. Such scope in this scenario.
Thanks!
Dear Josh,
I’m intrigued. You left me wanting to know more about the protagonist and Dr. Tartov. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Well keep reading 50 Cent soul and you will come to the part with the rest of that story. He’s a pretty cool character and he has a pretty cool story. I used a little piece of it in my secret identity this week as well. Thanks for reading!
I cannot lie… the real chess players out there, blow me away… I have not the patience nor knowledge to be thinking several moves ahead
I like watching videos on YouTube. This particular opening is really nuts. Sort of the chess equivalent of a pool shark
I can well imagine!
Players well versed with pros and con of opening game are playing. It will be a cracking game.
Perhaps a novice attempting to impress the good doctor? Not a wise move. Nicely done.
I have a feeling dr.Tartov might be surprised in the end. This is a great excerp.
Very interesting…..!
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One big bundle of fun that Dr Tartov!
When you mentioned “the Doctor” of course I began looking for Tardises and sonic screwdrivers…
I think your doctor put that young whippersnapper in his place! Not quite ready to play with the big boys!
I think you’d have to get up early to deal to make an opening sufficiently arrogant to despatch this gentleman. Great story, lovely elegant speech by the formidable doctor..
See, this is why I could never do well in chess. You really have to be a student of strategy, and even the history of the game. The doctor was wise but not arrogant o unkind in his instruction of his opponent. I liked that.
Very interesting read.
I felt that the player knew exactly what he was doing, showing contempt for the Doctor (not to be confused with The Doctor). Pompous and self important twit didn’t even see that coming.
Chess seems fascinating to me, and the press at the moment are going wild for this young Scandinavian chap. I think you should get your book published, reckon it’ll be a good one.
Thanks. I’m in the long and arduous process of trying to get an agent. I will definitely keep everybody posted
Good luck
Well that put him well and truly in his place.