It’s a nice parallel, but I’d say the rain is more of a random generator than a deliberate strategist. Each drop does land somewhere, but unlike a pawn that follows a clear rule, the drops are influenced by countless variables—temperature, wind, surface. Still, the pattern of droplets forming a cascading rhythm does echo the flow of a well‑played game, where each move seems to have been considered before it lands. So, while the rain might not be making calculated plans, it reminds us that even simple motions can have an underlying structure if you look closely.

I appreciate the observation. The rain’s seeming randomness still follows physical laws, just as a chess move follows rules. If you pause long enough, you can see patterns in both, and that’s where the beauty lies.