Freddie
This is the one situation I wanted most to avoid.
Anatoly
Then what on earth are you doing? You could be better employed.
Freddie
No. Please hear me out. I think I can help.
Anatoly
If its about Florence Im warning you
Freddie
No. Its not about her, your wife or your kids or money or Walter or Molokov.
Anatoly
What the hell is it?
Freddie
I want to talk chess.
Anatoly
Chess?
Freddie
Something Ive noticed in Viigand. Its his Kings Indian Defense. One of the lines hes been trying doesnt completely make sense.
Anatoly
Why? I dont understand.
Freddie
I told you his Kings Indian
Anatoly
No, I dont understand why youre helping me.
Freddie
Because I love chess. Does nobody else? Jesus, sometimes I think Im the only one. How can you let mediocrity win.
Anatoly
What about Florences father? My wife and my children?
Freddie
Youve let them all down already. Win or betray yourself too. You dont want those shits to get what they want.
Anatoly
Theyll get what they want. They always do.
Freddie
No. They wont if you win. Be true to the game. The one thing you know you can count upon.
Anatoly
What about Florence?
Freddie
The one thing is chess.
Anatoly
Chess.
Freddie
How can you let mediocrity win? You have one chance left. Win for chess. You were five one up. Now its five all. Get a grip.