Internet chess is not so difficult. Diagonally-ordered squares of black on white, paired pieces, angry queen. Lonely, impotent king shuffled to the side, dances with a rook, forgotten. Others claim the center, bite and break. No kills. We call them captured (waiting for another game). Careful choreography, no steps too soon. Until the end when rook and king renew acquaintance, tango to the corner, shyly serenade their silent friend. Let's play again.