CHAPTER 54

Another day getting to know, in practice, the universe of the game...

“One of the chess player’s adversaries is… time!” recalls the instructor. Realizing, once again, that Rúbia makes good moves, but it has taken a long time to make them.

“I know that...” understands the student.

“One of the characteristics of good players is how quickly they move compared to the opponent. Well thought out moves, however, without consuming more time than the opponent, remember?” It reminds me of Rúbia, the teacher.

The student remains thoughtful for a while.

“Lady Rúbia...?” he asks Eleonora, noticing that she was thinking for a long time and adds, “Life is short by nature, but chance can make it even shorter. “So, every little moment can represent a big part.”

“I'm sorry, but... when you told me that, it reminded me that... Never mind!” She thinks about justifying it, but remembers that the teacher, like most people, shouldn't know everything she's currently thinking.

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