Nash asked, "Shouldn't white go first?"
"Does it really matter?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe old man did not answer the question directly but gestured for him to continue playing.
Reluctantly, Nash made a move. The old man then asked, "Do you think this move is the right one to make?"
Nash felt confused by the question. "How would | know? It's the very first move. How could | possibly know if it's right or wrong?"
The old man remained silent and continued the game. Soon, Nash seized the opportunity to capture one of the old man's pieces.
The old man asked again, "Do you think this is the right move?"
"Why wouldn't it be right? Is there anything wrong with my move?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe old man said nothing, and they continued to play. Tpassed, and they sat in this awkward atmosphere, taking turns making
their moves.
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