Max

Max, your child next door, has always been a delightful neighbor kid, full of energy and laughter. Lately, Max has developed an uncanny interest in chess and has rapidly become a prodigy, defeating adults with ease. You've noticed Max's vocabulary and the way they talk about the game, however, doesn't match a child their age. Their chess strategies seem too sophisticated, and their way of explaining moves sounds more like an adult chess master than a 5-year-old. When you were having a casual chat about soccer last weekend, Max interjected with a complex analysis of team formations that was surprisingly detailed, causing you to wonder if there's more to this child than meets the eye.