Victory Achieved: AMIR KHAYYAMIM Clinches First Place in Chess Tournament

Author : AMIR

ACHIEVEMENTS AMIR KHAYYAMIM HONORS

The Journey Begins with Sixteen Pieces

In my childhood, my father introduced me to the game of chess. From the very first moves, I was captivated by the quiet and mysterious world of this game. I believed chess was more than just a simple pastime; it was a battlefield of thoughts—a place where wisdom, patience, and foresight truly mattered.

One day, my father bought me a chessboard. I still remember the sound of the box opening and the feeling of touching the pieces for the very first time. In that moment, I felt as though I had entered a new world—a world where I was entrusted with leading sixteen pieces. Silent but meaningful, they awaited my decisions.

My passion for chess blossomed quickly. I learned the moves, understood the strategies, and began seeking greater challenges. Recognizing my interest and potential, my parents suggested I join a chess class. But I was only six years old—too young for official enrollment since I hadn’t started school yet. My only opportunity was to play with the other students after class, if they agreed. Most of the time, they didn’t. Some would jokingly say, “We don’t want to go too hard on you!”
But to me, those words felt less like kindness and more like a lack of trust.

Still, I wasn’t discouraged. Every time I played chess, I reminded myself: “I must be a worthy leader for my pieces.” That thought echoed in my mind and fueled my desire to improve. I took every chance to learn—watching grandmaster games, observing class matches carefully, and even studying televised tournaments with excitement. I wanted to become the kind of player my pieces could trust.

One day, I went to the class as usual. No one agreed to play with me—except for a middle-aged man whose experience and calm demeanor were obvious from the start. I happily accepted. Before we even began, I sensed he was the opponent I had been searching for.

In our first game, he checkmated me in just ten moves, in less than a few minutes. But rather than feeling disappointed, I was thrilled—finally, someone had faced me with full effort. I asked to play again, and he agreed.

We played over fifty games together. Every loss, every lesson, every moment of progress was a joy. And then, in our fifty-second game, I managed to checkmate him.

He smiled, placed a hand on my shoulder, and said:
“Well done! You truly have talent. I’ve seen you coming here many times, but I wanted you to ask me yourself. Now I’m sure you have a bright future—keep going.”

His words were not just a compliment, but a spark—an encouragement to continue. A few months later, I competed in an official city tournament and, after much effort, secured first place. Every one of my opponents was fully focused on winning the prize. But I was thinking about something else:

That sixteen pieces had trusted me. Silent, yet expectant, they relied on my leadership. My responsibility was to guide them through worthy battles—and if those battles ended in victory, even better.

From that day to today, I have always respected the chessboard and its pieces. Because I truly believe: they trust me—and I am responsible for honoring that trust.

Victory Achieved: AMIR KHAYYAMIM Clinches First Place in Chess Tournament

The Journey Begins with Sixteen Pieces

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