Today I learned how to play chess! My teacher? A five year old. Not only did he teach me, he beat me...several times. Soulshine's very own Naim is a chess whiz! Our games lasted a lot longer than they should have because every time I was about to make a bad move, Naim would say, "Are you sure you want to do that?" He would then coach me, patiently, offering 2 or 3 alternative moves that would keep me from being checked. One time, when he captured my queen on the third move and I seemed frustrated, he let me have the piece back so I could have a shot (however small) at a comeback. Needless to say, that boy's got moves!
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| Naim's bishop about to take my king: Check mate! |
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| Naim, age 5 |
(Written by Ms. Josalin)
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