As Chessie and Max spent more time together, they discovered they shared a love for puzzles and strategy games. One day, while exploring Chessie's boat, Max stumbled upon a chessboard. Intrigued by the pieces, he began to arrange them in a peculiar manner. Chessie laughed, thinking it was just a game of chance, but as she watched Max make move after move, she realized he was playing a deliberate game.