Rookie Ethan (2 级) mail warning

In a quiet town nestled between rolling hills, young Ethan discovered an old, dusty chessboard in his attic. The pieces, crafted from wood and worn from use, hinted at stories of countless battles. Intrigued, Ethan decided to teach himself the game.

At first, Ethan struggled. He often found himself in checkmate within minutes, unable to foresee the traps he set for himself. Determined to improve, Ethan took the chessboard to his room and practiced tirelessly. He pored over books on chess strategies, set up positions on the board, and played against himself late into the night.

Ethan joined an online chess community, where he played against opponents from around the world. Each game was a lesson, teaching him new tactics and strategies. He watched tutorials, analyzed grandmaster games, and learned to anticipate his opponents' moves.

Slowly but surely, Ethan began to improve. His moves became more thoughtful, his strategies more refined. He started winning games against stronger opponents, his confidence growing with each victory.

One evening, as the sun set over the hills, Ethan played a particularly challenging match online. His opponent was skilled, but Ethan stayed calm, thinking several moves ahead. He made a bold move, sacrificing his bishop to set up a clever trap. The plan worked, and Ethan won the game.

Staring at the screen in disbelief, Ethan realized just how far he had come. His heart swelled with pride, knowing that through perseverance and dedication, he had truly started to master the game on his own. Now he was ready for more online games and higher stakes!