1.e4 I am often asked how I conquer my fear when it comes to hunting down criminals. The targets of the cases I work these nights are almost always armed and dangerous, after all, and I do not operate out of the shadows. My face is known, my place of work is known, my record is known. ...e5 2.Bc4 The answer is simple: I don't. It's a fool's errand to try and claim complete victory over fear. Fear is a natural response, an instinct that keeps a troll's pusher pumping when danger arises. Fear is not an enemy, it's a tool. ...Nc6 3.Qf3 I walk in step with fear. I dictate the pace, the direction, the goal. I do not become overwhelmed by fear in a vain attempt to beat it, and so it provides me clarity. ...Qh4 4.Bxf7+ The criminals I hunt are the ones who should take fear's advice and run. ...½–½
