"I didn't know you played chess," Ivan said, staring in surprise at the old wooden chess set, which was clearly worn with play.

"I may not seem like a good strategist or anything, but one of the greatest chess players of all time did come from me, you know," Alfred responded in a quiet voice, so unlike his usual self. Well, the self that he presented to the other countries.

They started setting their peices up, mirroring each other's actions, until they each carefully set the king up in it's rightful place. 

"You know, I have also been known to play a good game of chess," Ivan said, moving first his pawn.

"Well then, пусть игра начнется(let the game begin)"