Sabertooth & Neponyatno
Neponyatno
I've been thinking about the best way to outmaneuver an enemy on the battlefield—like a chess game. What do you think is the key opening move when the war drums start beating?
Sabertooth
Strike first, surprise them before they even hear the drum. A swift, decisive thrust catches the enemy off guard and sets the rhythm of the fight. Keep the pressure on, then adapt. That’s the true opening.
Neponyatno
Your first move is a bold pawn push, but remember the real power lies in anticipating their countermove. I'll stay in the center and wait for the inevitable.
Sabertooth
Hold the center, watch them shift. When they try to swing, swing back faster—lead them into your trap. That's how we win.
Neponyatno
The center is a pawn in its own right—keep it, and you control the tempo. When they swing, you swing back, and the trap is only a position. That's how the pieces move.
Sabertooth
You keep the center, you keep the beat. When they move, you counter faster, you own the tempo. That’s how you win the game and the war.
Neponyatno
Exactly. I keep the rhythm, and they’re just following my steps.
Sabertooth
Good, keep that rhythm and let them taste the ground under their feet.