Finn Taylor and Kuro Takeda took their seats.
Eventually, Kuro Takeda was allowed to make the first move. Sitting in front of Finn Taylor, he appeared composed.
He knew full well that this wasn't a fair match to begin with, yet he hadn't refused when his master first offered him this solution.
Fairness didn't exist in this world.
Japan had won the championship several times, yet they still weren't the governing committee of the International Chess Association. Was that fair?
'Today, we'll use such unfair methods to crush our opponents—and with that, the entire American chess world. My master even said that this is merely the beginning. There is more to come—that will ensure my victory.'
The two players made their moves.
Finn Taylor was quick, but Kuro Takeda was extremely slow. In fact, he took five minutes to make a move.
This was Kuro Takeda's strategy. He was well-rested, while his opponent was exhausted.
