Attempt a master's gambit

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From: A Game of Chess (Social Action)

Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}

You played against a chess master in New Newgate. They undid your defences with subtle attacks you only understood long after you lost the game. Can you recall them?

Unlocked with Chess: Suitable Responses exactly 1, A Criminal Record:, Chess: A Partner them (1)

Locked with Chess: The Progress of your Match 2

Your friend needs Chess: The Progress of your Match at most 1, Chess: A Partner [you] (1)

When Sent

Stones against Amber

The board was the cobbles of your cell floor. The two of you passed hours waging little wars; you lost most. […] But losing was exciting: killing blows coming from […] apparently nonthreatening pieces. You'll try one of those strategies here.

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•  You've gained 1 x Chess: The Progress of your Match
•  Suspicion is increasing… (+1-2 CP)

In Messages Tab

Your friend will receive:

[Your name] attempted a gambit they learned from an imprisoned chess master!

•  You've gained 1 x Chess: The Progress of your Match

Redirects to: A Game of Chess (Social Action)

Challenge Results

Winner will receive:

Your chess match with [Loser] continues. You've come nearer to capturing their King, imprisoning them in a dark hole, and throwing away the key.

•  You've gained 1 x Chess: Skirmishes Won this Match
•  Persuasive is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Persuasive Gains)

Loser will receive:

Your chess match with [Winner] continues. Were the opposing chessmen considered Constables and Criminals, your King would be closer to imprisonment after this skirmish.

•  You've gained 1 x Sudden Insight (up to 20)