Foregoing her usual opening in an attempt to control the middle of the board with her pawn, it was the Queen\'s Knight with which she made her first move.
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I should have thought you would have been aware of what those were -- my mistake." Ever wonder what a smug expression looks like when it virtually melts off someone\'s face? Play chess with me sometime and find out.
While changing to another piece entirely to make my play, I answered matter-of-factly, "Actually, that move is allowed by the rules, My Lady.
Ainsley." Placing my hand upon the piece she assumed I would use for my opening move, I turned my attention away from the board to once again gaze upon her face.
Moving my gaze back to the board, I casually asked, "My Lady, do you know why the only piece which can open the game besides a pawn is the Knight?" Caught by surprise at my question, though she maintained her air of superiority, she eventually replied, "I believe it is due to being capable of jumping the pawn, Mr.
Nodding my head slightly, I did not comment upon the unusual move on her part.
I glanced up from the Board to see a smug smile upon her face, as if she were expecting some confusion upon my part due to her change of tactics.
Foregoing her usual opening in an attempt to control the middle of the board with her pawn, it was the Queen\'s Knight with which she made her first move
