Mike's casual move seemed to have Matias concerned.

Always highlight how good your moves are with a flourish.

The spectators are massing.

Dominique! Look at the board!

"It's fine, see? I'm going to dominate the f6-hole and pile up the h-file."

"Surely we can agree a draw by now?"

Draws had been agreed.

Somehow everyone else had finished while Mike was still in a midgame.