As I paid more attention, I noticed that the a2 and h2 pawns were sleepy and relaxed probably they knew they will never be the one to move first. While the e2 and d2 pawn seemed ready as always. They looked confident and prepared! The c2 pawn unlike f2, was very friendly. He was fine that his best friend d2 gets to move first followed by him. He said, “I am happy to follow d2 and sometime enjoy the attention of being the first pawn to move when you play “The English”.
Honestly, I did not understand what the c2 pawn said. However, I felt bad for the f2 pawn. So, I decided to give him an opportunity this time! I play my first move
My opponent who was just another kid like me, looked at me as if I had done something wrong. After a moment, he gradually looked down on the board and pushed his harmless looking e7 pawn to e6.
I felt good that I have treated my f4 pawn better than my opponent. I could see the f4 pawn looking content and proud about itself.
As I was pondering about my next move, I realized that I had to treat the g2 pawn with the same respect as I did for the f-pawn. Without a moment of hesitation, I pushed my g2 pawn two square forward!
As I looked at my opponent, I could see a sparkle in his eyes. He reached out for his queen, picked it up and placed it at the right edge of the board. I said to myself, “Never bring your queen out in the open at the start of the game”.
My opponent looked at me, this time he gave a smile full of content and pride and uttered the word, “Checkmate!”.
I was checkmated with a “Fool’s Mate” on the second move!
Now-a-days I do not pay attention to the pawn’s discussing their turns. Instead, I follow the opening principles and avoid getting checkmated on the second move!
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- One of our brightest students, Bhavanya Panchumathi from Kuwait recently did something illustrious in the chess world.
- Victorious Chess Academy conducted its 21st Internal Tournament on 31st October 2021.
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