They say my chess games should be more interesting. I could be more interesting — and also lose. - Caryl Chessman

Ludimus effigiem belli, simulataque veris
Praelia, buxo acies fictas, et ludicra regna,
Ut gemini inter se reges albusque, nigerque
Pro laude oppositi certent bicoloribus armis.

My life was in crisis. All my values were becoming meaningless. I was discovering that my chosen profession was empty, foolish, as useless as—as playing chess.

Amberley excelled at chess—one mark, Watson, of a scheming mind.