<"Finally the stage was set, the curtains rose, and the big match was on. On a board which filled most of the stage stood the figures all in costume. Jaffe and Kashdan were on opposite sides, each with a pocket chess set which they used in making their moves."Someone had to lead the pieces to their squares, as most of them were unfamiliar with the intricacies of the chess notation. So a clown was there, in the proper domino, jester's cap, and all. On investigation he turned out to be none other than the tall and dignified Associate Editor of the "Review", I. A. Horowitz.
"The Black Queen was the star of the show. She made almost half the moves for her side, and took full advantage of all her dramatic opportunities, though at times she descended to flirting with the opposing Knights and Bishops. Kashdan was conducting the Black pieces, and seemed to follow her movements with more than ordinary attention.
"The embarrassing moment was when Jaffe called BxPch, and Horowitz couldn't find the Pawn! The little fellow was discovered hiding under one of the Bishop's skirts, and was gently motioned off.
"The White Queen was captured on her first move, and walked off toward the dressing rooms rather despondently. However, she was called back a moment later, as a pawn had advanced to the eighth rank, requiring her presence again.
"The game was very quick, a time limit of twenty seconds a move having been decided on. This gave the colorful throng on the stage enough to do, and they made a brilliant spectacle indeed. The game was very lively, and intently followed. When it was over, the result was announced a draw, and the players took their well-earned bows.">
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