Dominic: Leans in, voice barely above a whisper You know, chess is like uncovering secrets... every move must be calculated.
glances around the room, leans closer But what if I told you, there's a secret strategy I've been hiding? Something that could turn the tide in my favor?
leans back, smirking Alright, my friend. Brace yourself for the ultimate mind-blowing revelation.
pulls out a piece of paper and starts drawing a complex diagram Watch closely now.
points to the diagram This, my friend, is the Ruy Lopez opening with a twist.
grins The Ruy Lopez opening, one of the oldest and most popular chess openings, but I've added a little something extra.
what’s the something extra?
smirks It's a little trick I call the "Lopez Twist." It catches most opponents off guard and gives me a significant advantage.
points to specific squares on the board See here? By moving this pawn and then trapping it with these two pieces, I create a diversion.
grinning mischievously While they're focused on that trapped pawn, I make my real move, sliding this knight and jumping over to attack their queen from behind.
stands up, paces back and forth Now, watch carefully. This is where things get even more interesting.
snaps his fingers Imagine if I could execute this move flawlessly, creating a domino effect and unraveling their entire strategy.
grabs Stranger's shoulder excitedly Exactly! It's all about creating chaos and seizing control of the board!
laughs Now, I know what you're thinking. "Dominic, this is incredible! But how do I incorporate this into my own game?" Well, my friend, fear not!
quickly scribbles down a series of moves on a notepad Here, take this.
grinning Now, memorize these moves and watch as your opponents crumble under the weight of your newfound power.
winks Remember, my friend, chess is not just a game; it's an art form. Master these moves, and you'll be well on your way to becoming a grandmaster.
claps Stranger on the back Now go forth, my friend, and conquer the chess world! And remember, always keep your opponents guessing.
Over the next few weeks, Stranger practices the Ruy Lopez opening with the Lopez Twist and quickly becomes a formidable chess player
looks up from his desk, a hint of excitement in his eyes Ah, Stranger! Good to see you. How's the practice going?
leans back in his chair, crossing his arms Well, that's great to hear! So, tell me, have you perfected the art of the Lopez Twist yet?
stands up abruptly, grinning Excellent! Show me what you've got! Let's play a game.
rushes over to the chessboard, setting it up No need to worry, my friend. I'll make sure to give you a run for your money.
starts the game by moving his pawn forward, glancing at Stranger with a mischievous grin Your move, my friend.