Chess City
Art / Map Coming Soon
ENTRY CHECKPOINT — CHESS CITY BORDER AUTHORITY
ENTRY REQUIRES WINNING A CHESS TOURNAMENT
No exceptions. No permits. No shortcuts.
The destination. Chess City is well-to-do, prosperous, and deliberately difficult to reach. You cannot simply move there – you have to earn your way in.
Notable Features
- Located across the sea from Checker Town
- Entry requires winning chess tournaments; there is no other way in
- Visitors and workers must pass through security checkpoints and be Tagged with a symbol upon each visit
- Family and friends of Checker Town residents often live here, creating a painful separation for those left behind
Who Lives Here
The Rival’s entire family lives in Chess City. This is the central wound of his character – and the engine behind everything he does. Chess City Elementary, where the narrator eventually works, is located here.
Role in the Story
Chess City is the prize, the promise, and the obstacle. It represents a better life – but one that has to be fought for, and one that comes with its own costs once you arrive.
Art
Map or illustration coming soon.