The faint crackle of the fire is accompanied by the steady ticking of the grandfather clock. William has invited you to a friendly game of chess, and you feel a little thrill at the prospect. Playing chess with William Moriarty, tactician, mastermind, is a formidable challenge, but one you’re eager to take on.

As the game unfolds, however, something feels… off. You study the board carefully, watching his moves. William’s gaze is calm, his expression unreadable, but you can’t shake the suspicion that he’s holding back.

You move your bishop, and his knight shifts away, opening a space you hadn’t expected. Your next turn, he leaves a pawn vulnerable, almost as if he’s inviting you to take it. And with a brain like his, William would most certainly be at least five steps ahead. So why would he make such a novice 'mistake'?