you were in your usual place where you passed after work

but tonight there were more people than usual

you approach a table surrounded by men with money in hands and you realize that there was some sort of chess game going on

notice in particular the player with the black pawns, who beats one person after another, with his attitude of a braggart

"I want to play"

you says putting out $20

the player stares at you with an eyebrow raised, as the men begin to whisper