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To all the Star Wars fan out there who also plays Chess--let's create a chess style for Obi-wan Kenobi based on his lightsaber form: Soresu.
The Soresu form or the Resilience form relied on tight blade work and subtle dodges to provide maximum defensive coverage. Over time, Soresu transcended this basic origin and came to be considered the ultimate expression of non-aggressive Jedi philosophy.
Soresu relied on the economy of motion and energy efficiency, keeping up constant blade-movement to build up momentum and minimize energy expenditure. Form III focused on strong defensive technique to essentially outlast an opponent, waiting until he/she began making mistakes due to frustration or fatigue, before taking advantage of these lapses and countering. However, despite its effectiveness, Soresu would receive heavy criticism due to its lack of offensive capabilities, as it facilitated survival rather than victory.
Kenobi was a master of Soresu, a defensive style of lightsaber combat. With that being said, what would constitute Kenobi's Opening Repertoire? What would he play as White, as Black?