The story revolves around a chess pawn that becomes self-aware and develops its own ambitions, seeking to become more than just a mere pawn. It begins to manipulate the game's players, using its newfound consciousness to alter the course of the match. As the pawn gains confidence, it starts to question the nature of its existence and the rules that govern the game.
By Ellis Parker Butler · First published 1904 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, Short Story · 25 chapters