A Game of Chess: A Play in One Act by Kenneth Sawyer Goodman is a gripping drama about the tangled psychological duel between two opponents at the chessboard. In this play, the author reveals not only the strategic moves of the chess game, but also the inner thoughts and struggle of the main characters with their own demons. Through the dialogue, the tension of the situation and the unexpected turn of events, Goodman successfully creates a tense atmosphere that keeps the reader in suspense until the last scene. "The Chess Game" is not just a play about chess, but a deep and impressive play about life, death and self-discovery.