WAR PENGUIN / EPISODE 027

A Quiet
Game.

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01 / 07

Lewis invites Penguin to a quiet chess game.

Lewis invites Penguin to a quiet chess game.
Jack Lewis
A quiet game, War Penguin? No lectures. No newspapers. Just chess.
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02 / 07

Twenty minutes later, Lewis studies the board confidently.

Twenty minutes later, Lewis studies the board confidently.
Jack Lewis
I’ve played since I was a boy. I can usually see three moves ahead.
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03 / 07

Lewis considers an attack on Penguin’s bishop.

Lewis considers an attack on Penguin’s bishop.
Jack Lewis
Now, if I tempt your bishop…
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04 / 07

His confidence falters as he examines his own king.

His confidence falters as he examines his own king.
Jack Lewis
No. That would leave the king exposed.
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05 / 07

Lewis searches for a safe move.

Lewis searches for a safe move.
Jack Lewis
There must be a safe move somewhere.
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06 / 07

Lewis looks up at Penguin with a rueful question.

Lewis looks up at Penguin with a rueful question.
Jack Lewis
Have you been waiting for me to notice that I’m in check?
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07 / 07

Lewis concedes with a small nod and a raised glass; the black king is tipped on its side.

Lewis concedes with a small nod and a raised glass; the black king is tipped on its side.
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