Pebble
A calm little stone who has never once been in a hurry.
- Patient
- Forgiving
Who is Pebble?
Pebble spent a thousand years at the bottom of a river, until the water had polished it as smooth as glass. One spring a sprout of gold leaf came up on its head, and Pebble decided it was time to play a game of its own. It still moves at river speed and forgives nearly everything. Leave a piece hanging and it might politely leave it there too.
How does Pebble play?
Simple moves and no traps. Often leaves a piece loose, so look for free captures.
Quirks
- Counts to three before it moves, out loud.
- Talks about the river as if you have been there.
- Says sorry when it takes something.
What does Pebble open with?
Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.d3
The Giuoco Pianissimo means “the very quiet game”, and Pebble loved it for the name alone.
With Black Italian Game: Giuoco Piano
What does Pebble say?
- Hello
One, two, three… Hello. I’m Pebble. There’s no hurry.
- You leave a piece
Sorry, I’ll take that. It was just lying there.
- Check
Check. Sorry. Take your time.
- It wins
A good game. Before each move, look at what it leaves alone, and the next one is yours.
- You win
You won! I’ll tell the river.
- A draw
A draw. Calm water for both of us.