paradox. strength and weakness (chess metaphor). 3d render illus

acceleration achievement and apocalypse art authority background big black chess color concept confidence control creative crown danger dark defeat desire domination drama elect elected fairy fantastic figures for free giant glow gold governance gray hegemony idea illustration individuality king leader leading lucky lustration metaphor obey opponents paradox pawn political power protection punishment queen red render revolution risk security space strategy success symbolic tactics territory text upheaval victory winning