Ghostly Game of Chess

In a haunted chessboard, the ghost player traps the user into an eternal game of chess where every wrong move results in tragic real-life consequences.

Consider the unique rules of the game, how the stakes are made clear to the player, and how they attempt to outsmart the ghost to survive. What strategies does the real-life player use and how does the ghostly adversary counter those moves? This writing prompt encourages complex plot twists, strategic thought process, and an exploration of the consequences of every wrong move both in the game and the player’s life.