I just love a good game of chess, and I was delighted to see people playing chess just off De Brouckère metro station in Brussels.
I played this gentleman with the cool hat, and when he moved his queen on the second move, I knew it shouldn’t be too hard to win this one. The game didn’t last long, and he was kind enough to say bravo, bravo at the end of it which brought a big smile to my face!
Remember to develop your minor pieces first, and only then take your queen out, and if you leave a coin or two at the table for the gentleman who owns the boards, and keeps this thing going, he will much appreciate it.