Lot 44 of 100
When chess meets a worthy opponent, keep your plans hidden
The poem
棋逢對手要藏機黑白盤中未決時到底欲知誰勝負須教先著相機宜
In English
When chess meets a worthy opponent, keep your plans hidden.On the board of black and white, nothing is decided yet.To know who wins and who loses in the end,you must first make your move with a read of the moment.
What it says
Playing against an equal calls for hiding your intentions. The board is still open, and who prevails depends on reading the moment before placing your piece. The poem is about strategy and patience: observe first, and do not reveal everything too early.
A thought to take with you
Before a key decision, observe the situation and do not show all your cards too early.