[ WP ] Tot save the life of your best friend , you have to challenge the devil to a game of chess . You are pretty good , but the devil already has an eternity of practice

*Childsplay, * thought the devil. A smirk crossed his face as he gestured grandly over the perfectly arranged 64 squares that would determine the fate of Thomas Reginaw's loved one. 
 
 Tom frowned, and considered the board before him. Chess really was n't his thing. If only the devil had challenged him to fantasy football... 
 
 Tom sat down as Lucifer gleefully rubbed his hands together. He looked at the field of play, his White pieces waiting for their owner's hand. Tom scratched his chin, deep in thought. Then inspiration struck him. 
 
 `` Nope. I wan na play Black.'' Tom said, spinning the board around. Annoyance flashed across Beelzebub's face, and he began to protest. 
 
 `` Foolish mortal! I have had eons of practice. And statistically speaking, White has the advantage. I do not want it ever said that Satan was n't sporting.'' 
 
 `` I wan na play Black. Make your move.'' Tom said, unswayed. 
 
 Satan was quick to move a pawn, seemingly unperturbed by the sudden switch. Satisfied with his move, he eyed Tom from across the table. 
 
 `` To tell you the truth, I prefer playing Black. Suits my character, you know?'' Satan shared. 
 
 `` Fascinating.'' Tom muttered, staring at the board. A moment passed, then several. A minute lapsed in silence as Tom steepled his fingers, weighing his options. Another minute passed, and the devil shifted restlessly in his seat. 
 
 `` I do n't mean to rush you Tom. Heaven knows the pressure that's on you. The very soul of your beloved wife. An eternity of torment is something very serious indeed. But I have a 3:30 appointment with some teenage girls that got their hands on a Ouija board, so can we move this along?'' 
 
 Tom's stony face broke into a smile. A delirious laughter erupted from his throat, echoing around the cave filled with fire and brimstone. The laughter attracted the curious stares of Hell's other inhabitants. 
 
 `` What's so funny Tom? Is it the thought of your wife undergoing eternal torture?'' Satan snapped, annoyed. 
 
 `` Well, as long as I do n't move, I do n't lose. As long as I do n't lose, Katie does n't die.'' 
 
 Tom crossed his arms emphatically, leaning back into his seat. 
 
 `` Checkmate.'' 
 

