Chapter 158
- RICHARD’S POV
- The day of the chess challenge had arrived, and it felt like the city had turned out for the spectacle. As I approached the venue, a swarm of reporters descended on me like bees on honey. Cameras flashed, microphones were shoved in my face, and questions came at me from all directions.
- “Richard, what’s your strategy for today?” one reporter asked, trying to look past the crowd to get a better shot.