Eccentric chess prodigy Silly William boards a mysterious train bound for an uncertain destination, where he is challenged by its enigmatic owner, Bum Fiddler, to a series of seven chess matches. As each game unfolds, the contest becomes more than a test of skill, drawing William into an increasingly surreal struggle with consequences beyond the board.

The production integrates live chess into its storytelling, with every move projected in real time and each line of dialogue corresponding to a move in the game. Written by and starring Matt Bader, the play blends fantasy, comedy, and theatrical innovation while introducing audiences to a fable inspired by a chess gambit of his own creation.