surrounded sovereign: awaiting fate [chess]

administration board business checkmate chess choosing clever concept conceptual conflict decisions defending defense enjoy fun game generalship goal intelect intellect intelligence intelligent kasparov king lose marble mate move pawn physical planning play playing power purpose simultaneous simultaneously strategy success teamwork think thinking victory white win wisdom wise surrounded sovereign: awaiting fate stands encircled menacing black pawns opposing monarch looming backdrop hill fallen comrades stark reminder sacrifices portrayal leadership's isolation face imminent challenges emphasizing importance team unity strategy businessleadership