Gemotions

The chess board was set up, the black and white pieces gleaming under the overhead lamp. John adjusted the angle of the pieces, a familiar ritual before a game. He'd always found the strategic challenge of chess endlessly fascinating. His son, twelve-year-old Ben, had been a reluctant student at first. Now, Ben devoured chess books, analyzed openings, and even participated in local tournaments. Today, Ben announced a checkmate in three moves. John burst out laughing and leaned back, a thrill coursing through him.