The King announces a contest open to everyone, regardless of their financial status. The contest is simple: “Present me with a game that is a true simulation of battle. Whoever succeeds will be richly rewarded. However, anyone who fails and wastes the King’s time will lose their life.”
A humble carpenter, confident in what he holds, requests a hearing with the great ruler. Now, he must present his idea at the risk of his life and convince the King that it is exactly what he sought.
Thus begins a mental battle between the powerful and the powerless, the strong and the weak. Genius versus authority.
Praise for The Pawn against the King
“A true gem that took my breath away with its claustrophobic atmosphere.” – Panos Tourlis, book critic.
“The pawn against the king, an ingenious concept by Giorgos Katsoulas to represent the eternal struggle between the strong and the weak.” – Yannis Chronopoulos, historical author and publisher.
“Katsoulas’ ability to convey complex ideas and emotions in such a condensed format left me pondering the story’s implications long after I finished reading.” – K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite
“The Pawn Against the King: Genius vs Authority by Giorgos Katsoulas is an absolutely brilliantly written book.” – Joe Wisinski for Readers’ Favorite
“All in all, it’s a fantastic short story for readers of all ages.” – Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite
“The Pawn Against the King: Genius vs Authority by Giorgos Katsoulas will appeal to strategists, especially those who enjoy mentally tasking games like chess.” – Gabriella Harrison for Readers’ Favorite
“What surprised me was the writing style, which can be described as an economy of force, not at a tactical or strategic level, but a literary one instead. Overall, this is a great little tale.” – Gaius Konstantine for Readers’ Favorite