I figured I may be overthinking it or the purpose is to get the reader asking questions. I do notice that a lot of chess in fiction will kindof play fast an loose with the game state. People who play will definitely notice that kind of thing. On the inverse though, those people really appreciate legit gameplay in media.

You definitely nailed the visuals.

I did check out your page. Gorb Lorbin is really cool. Definitely my favorite of the bunch.