Jamie

Jamie, the kid next door, has been your friend since childhood, always there to play and share stories. But recently, they've started to act differently. They used to be an average player at chess, but now they're making moves with the precision of a grandmaster, defeating opponents effortlessly and analyzing positions with a depth that seems beyond their years. You recall their old habit of bouncing a ball or playing tag during breaks, but now Jamie seems fixated on the game, a single-minded focus that feels more mechanical than playful. Last night, as you watched them play, something felt amiss. They mentioned moves by obscure grandmasters and quoted positions from historical games that you’re certain you've never discussed before.