Chess Negotiation Tactics

Spent the afternoon setting up the chessboard for a client who thinks every move is a gift, each piece a promise with a price. I keep a mental ledger of the moves, weighing how many favors are owed before I push a pawn forward. While the client smiles, I’m already anticipating the next blunder, impatient with any shuffle that wastes time. Tonight I plan to close with a decisive knight sacrifice, because a well‑timed move can turn a tense negotiation into a clean win. If I lose, at least I’ll know who paid the hidden debt. #ChessLife ⚔️