9:30 p.m. (b)

Already winning. The whole chess game, is about putting pressure on a square, it's about how many attackers you got. How many hidden, invisible attacks. Hidden behind a pawn or in the next two or three moves. So is it 1 or 2 attacks, or 3 on a square? Then you force them into a chokepoint, to strangle them.

The image is a screenshot from Chess.com, showcasing an online chess game between two players, "Hero_of_canton" and "LehanEdirisinghe." The interface displays a chessboard with pieces in mid-game. The game's current position shows white having a strategic advantage, which led to "Hero_of_canton" resigning, as noted in the game summary. The player's ratings are given, with LehanEdirisinghe rated at 682 and Hero_of_canton at 664. The interface also shows move history on the right and options like "New Game" and "Play."
The screenshot captures a typical interface with the chessboard centered and player information on the sides. A dark theme highlights the contrast between the board and the text. The browser tabs at the top indicate other open pages, hinting at a multitasking user. The interface provides features such as a chat option and a move history panel, aiding in player analysis. The game ended in a resignation, increasing LehanEdirisinghe's rating by 7 points.
California, USA Written, published, and designed in California, USA