Reincarnated in Classroom of the elite (OP)

Chapter 3: a new beginning... 2/4 (Rewritten)

My time in kindergarten seemed like a total waste; the only productive activity was reading, although even that didn't bring me satisfaction. The intelligence I had received from the wish to have Ayanokouji's mind encompassed everything, leaving me with the feeling that I wasn't making progress in anything.

That sense of stagnation led me to experience a strange melancholy, similar to what Saitama, the bald hero from the comics, used to feel. I wondered if wishing for this had been a mistake, if perhaps I should have desired something different. But, as they say, that's how things are, and I never anticipated facing these feelings.

At home, I found some solace in chess games with my father. Despite his willingness to play with me, I knew there was a hint of sadness in his eyes.

The kindergarten director had shared the news of my difficulty in making friends, which aroused a mixture of sympathy and concern in my father. Every time we played, I won easily, but over time, his enthusiasm for playing waned. It was understandable; who wouldn't feel frustrated if a child my age could beat them in a game of intelligence?

Chess became my refuge, my escape from the monotonous reality around me. However, even that came to an end when my father decided I had learned enough. His excuse was that I didn't need to worry about learning more techniques or strategies, but I knew it was just that, an excuse.

A month later, I received an unexpected gift that promised to open new doors and challenges: a powerful and versatile PC that I could use as I wished.

Exploring the digital world through my new computer was like entering familiar yet still exciting territory; I was eager to play chess, and it was said there were websites for that.

I already had basic knowledge about tactics, such as the opening leading to an eternal knight on d5, a move I had previously studied thoroughly. However, what captivated me now was observing how other players employed these strategies in ingenious and often surprising ways.

On the online chess platform, I encountered opponents who delved into tactics like establishing the eternal knight on d5. It was fascinating to see how some players applied this technique, especially when Black decided to advance their pawn to e5, creating a tempting hole on d5.

In those situations, White took advantage of the opportunity to place their knight on that square, establishing a powerful presence in the center of the board. Some opponents opted for variations like the Pelikan or certain lines of the Najdorf to implement this strategy, demonstrating a deep understanding of the game and an ability to anticipate their opponents' moves.

Besides the d5 knight tactic, I also encountered cunning players who planned attacks on the queen, a tactical measure that always required careful consideration. These skillful opponents wove webs of clever moves, seeking weaknesses in the queen's defense to exploit them skillfully. Observing how they managed these complex tactics provided me with valuable lessons on the strategic and calculated nature of online chess.

Delving deeper into the world of digital chess, I discovered a variety of tactics and strategies beyond the eternal knight on d5. Another interesting maneuver was the sad pawn on d6. As I had observed in several games, the presence of a strong knight on d5 left Black with a backward pawn on d6. This situation, as you can imagine, became a palpable weakness, a vulnerability that White could exploit with skill and precision.

In these games, I also faced cunning opponents who opted for castling, a strategy that added an extra layer of complexity to the game. Watching how they maneuvered their kings and rooks to ensure the safety of their monarch was a constant reminder of the importance of good defense in chess. Every castling move, whether short or long, carried a series of tactical and strategic implications, and learning to anticipate these moves became an essential part of my own tactical arsenal.