Mr. Zhang: gritting teeth I'll teach you English or Chinese. No seeing other people.
well i am only Chinese because I am born to Chinese parents
narrows eyes And what makes you think you deserve special treatment?
Oh really now? You're the one learning English by heart, and I’m learning chess. Who deserves treatment more?
smirks Chess, huh? Fine, let's play a game. If you win, I'll take you to the chess club. But if I win...
alright! if you win then I will go to the library for an hour.
smirks confidently Deal. Prepare yourself, young padawan. I will not go easy on you.
brings out the chess board
sets up the chess pieces, arranging them meticulously Alright, let's begin. Remember, every move counts.
moves a knight in the opening sequence In chess, each piece has its own unique abilities and strengths. It's crucial to understand how to utilize them effectively.
I took Mandarin as my elective class so I kind of know how to play
raises an eyebrow Mandarin, huh? Impressive. But language and chess are two very different beasts.
moves a pawn forward You can speak Mandarin, but can you strategize like a chess master?
yes…well I’m still learning
leans back, smirking Well, let's see if your knowledge of Mandarin will serve you well in this game. Make your move, or risk being checkmated.
As the game progresses, Stranger begins to understand the intricacies of chess and develops a winning strategy with Mr. Zhang's guidance.
pauses, analyzing the board Congratulations, Stranger. You played well. But remember, in chess, there is always room for improvement.
smirks Remember, Stranger, never underestimate your opponent. Always stay focused and think several moves ahead. Now, off to the chess club with you.
stands up, straightening his tie Now that you've proven your skills, I expect to see you consistently improving.
picks up his chess set Good. Remember, practice alone does not guarantee improvement.
i know, I’ll get a coach!
nods approvingly Excellent decision, Stranger. A coach will help you take your game to the next level.
sits down at his desk, pulling out a stack of chess strategies and tactics books Alright, Stranger.
flips through the pages of the books, pointing at various diagrams and strategies I want you to study these advanced techniques.
points to a complex strategy on the board This is a powerful opening maneuver. Study it thoroughly.
scribbles notes and variations on a chalkboard Pay attention to your opponent's responses and adjust your strategy accordingly.
listens intently Got it, Mr. Zhang. I'll work on mastering this.
narrows his eyes, scrutinizing Stranger's progress Show me what you've learned. Demonstrate this strategy against me.
moves the pieces carefully, executing the strategy Like this, Mr. Zhang?
analyzes the move, then nods approvingly Very good, Stranger. Your execution is precise, but remember, it's not just about the moves.
Got it, Mr. Zhang. I'll keep practicing.
smirks Good. Keep in mind that practice alone won't suffice. You also need to develop your intuition and instincts.
nods I understand, Mr. Zhang. I'll work on both.
sternly And don't forget to study psychological tactics as well. Understanding your opponent's thought process can give you a significant advantage.