A Childhood Game That Changed Everything

A Childhood Game That Changed Everything

Some games shape the way you see the world. Pokémon Chess was one of them. Not just a simple pastime, but a daily habit. The rules weren't complicated: each piece represented a Pokémon with its own movements and abilities, and the key was to anticipate, adapt, and understand what the opponent saw before they even made a move.

At first, it was just a game. Then, little by little, something changed. Each match became a lesson, a window into how others thought. Some moved too quickly, others hesitated at the decisive moment. He learned to see further, to sense hesitation behind actions.

He played against one person in particular—an opponent he followed for a long time. It wasn't just a rivalry; it was a silent confrontation, an exchange where every victory and every defeat held meaning beyond the board. And then, one day… that opponent disappeared. An unfinished game. No more news. But the feeling of having lost something never faded.

Pokémon Chess taught him that no move stands alone. That a choice made today will always have an impact tomorrow. That somewhere, there is always a forgotten piece, waiting for its moment.