Life of a King Page #6

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watch him dominate the competition.

Oh, yeah.

My man.

I got somebody I want you to meet.

Family.

You good?

I'm good.

You look good.

This the boy you told me about?

Yes, sir.

This here is the chess man.

Taught me everything I know

right here in these walls.

So, Tahime.

You good, I hear.

Real good.

Unstudied, undisciplined.

Talking to him?

Big tournament, huh?

You ready?

As I'll ever be.

Son, these cats are quick,

you got to be quicker.

And because of what you look

like, all eyes will be on you.

So you got to think tough.

Huh?

Now, this kid...

J. Thomas Gaines...

I wish I had a shot at him.

I got me a list of his

last 300 matches.

Got it sent to me

by a chess magazine,

felt bad that I was all locked up.

Free subscription for life.

If you face off with this Gaines,

he's got one particular move

that leaves him vulnerable,

almost without fail.

Amazing how nobody found it before.

But then again,

nobody's got as much time

on their hands as I do.

So, listen carefully.

You know he will relentlessly

pound you with his queen.

I know.

Know what?

Look, I appreciate all this.

I really do.

I just...

This is something

I have to by myself.

Respect.

Anything else, then?

You ever getting out of here?

Only my mind gets out...

every time I open up that board...

every time I open up a bible.

And it will be out when you are

playing in that tournament.

Tahime Sanders checking in.

Okay.

Put him in this section.

Yup.

Good luck, son.

You recognize that face?

J. Thomas Gaines, huh?

The one and only.

Hey, Tahime.

Concentrate here.

Women weaken legs.

It's chess.

What do I need my legs for?

Concentrate here.

Good afternoon. everyone.

And welcome to the

Washington, D.C. Chess Open.

As is customary, please

shake your opponent's hand.

Very good.

Now, start your clocks.

Yes.

You know you could've had him

on the tenth move, right?

Relax, chess man.

I'm just getting warmed up.

This guy is good.

Mm.

Can Tahime beat this guy?

Well, he's been one of

the best players

in the country since he was 15.

Anybody can be beat.

Even Gaines.

Ladies and gentlemen,

our two undefeated players.

J. Thomas Gaines

and Tahime Sanders.

will engage in an

Armageddon tiebreaker

to determine

our chess open champion.

Gentlemen. good luck.

Check.

Hey.

That's my baby.

My baby.

Thank you.

You done good.

Mr. Brown? My name is Danielle

Norton with Urban League.

Yes, ma'am.

This Tahime, has he made any

college plans yet?

Because I'd like to help.

I'll be in touch.

Hey, that's the first time

I've been scared all year.

You ain't got to try and make me

feel better. You know that, right?

Trust me.

I wouldn't do that.

Ever.

Hey, can I grab you for a

quick photo over here?

Mr. Brown.

Ready, guys?

Got to touch the king first.

Dad.

Glad you could make it.

Yeah, well, you know.

Thought I'd just check it out.

I'm happy to see you, son.

Let me show you around.

All right.

Boards.

Next champions.

Back here we have the kitchen.

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