A Game of Chase

The game of chess adds a layer of strategy and tension that feels unique in children's stories. I'm curious whether the author plays chess or wanted to introduce it to new readers.

The descriptions of the moves and strategies felt so authentic that I wondered if the author based some of the scenes on actual matches or personal experience.

It was cool to see the characters use tactics that mirror real chess plays, but I wonder if the author intentionally incorporated specific strategies or made them up for the story.