Ah, a courtroom chess match—nothing like the smell of leather and the clatter of pawn moves. I’d open with 1.e4, a bold claim, like a lawyer barging in with a strong opening argument. It forces the judge, or opponent, to react fast, and if they’re too cautious, I can slip in a fork before they realize. It’s all about keeping the pieces on their toes while the jury watches.

You’re right, I’ll hold the knights in reserve, let the bishops carve their rhetorical lines first. A quiet 2.Nc3, keeping the pressure on the center, and then a bishop move that threatens a pin—those moves will keep the judge on his toes and the jury impressed. Just remember, the courtroom’s an audience; you play the piece with the most persuasive line.