The careful observer notes that both hands have a wedding ring on the second finger from the right, and the second finger from the left is bent, as if it has been in an accident. Realism versus animation, metaphors for man and machine. The White player, Dr. Marion Tinsley, is clearly the crowd favorite. At the start of the game he is relaxed and smiling, confident about the match's outcome, seemingly oblivious to the obvious tension that fills the air. Dr. Tinsley is St. George and his opponent is the dragon.
Confidence is a knight's greatest asset.
Without it, all is lost from the start. Moving the Black pieces is Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer, whose appearance is most undragon-like. At thirty-five years old with brown curly hair and looking uncomfortable in a jacket without a tie, he looks ill at ease playing the moves. While Tinsley exudes confidence, Schaeffer seems hesitant and unsure of himself. Each move is checked and double checked, as if he isn't sure how to play the game.