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Singapore chess and The Queen s Gambit: Has the Netflix show raised interest in the game?
A match between CNA s Cindy Co and Singapore Chess Federation president Christopher Lim. (Photo: Calvin Oh)
29 Jan 2021 05:08PM) Share this content
SINGAPORE: White pawn e4, black pawn e5, white’s bishop to c4.
It is one of the most common opening sequences for chess, but even after one move, I could already feel my focus slipping away. Pressured by the endless ticking of the clock and the otherwise oppressive silence in the office, I grabbed the nearest piece and moved it.