White “Mahatma Gandhi“ vs Black “Edward Frederick Lindley Wood“ 0-1

Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Calcutta, India, there was a clandestine gathering that brought together two extraordinary figures - Mahatma Gandhi, the revered leader of India’s independence movement, and Lord Irwin, the distinguished British Viceroy. Unbeknownst to the world, these two iconic personalities engaged in a friendly game of chess behind closed doors. The evening sun cast long shadows across the room as they sat facing each other over a beautiful chessboard. The air was charged with tension, not because of political rivalry, but the sheer thrill of the game. Gandhi, with his humble demeanor, played as White, while Lord Irwin, with a glimmer of mischief in his eyes, took the Black pieces. The game began with Gandhi’s favorite opening - 1. e4. He sought to establish a solid position on the board, a reflection of his unwavering commitment to nonviolence and truth. However, Lord Irwin had his own plans and responded with the daring Smith-Morra Gambit, sacrificing a pawn for ra