In this chapter, we learn that the new player, nicknamed "Dr. Edwards," is an arrogant, self-centered, and snobbish player who has been defeated three times in a row. He has made incredible progress in his career, and is now ranked 61st in the world. He is playing with the best players in the business, and he has won many matches against them. He feels that he has a chance to catch up with them, but he is too nervous to go to the table. He worries that they will lose the next time they play. He resolves to overcome his fear every time he is at a disadvantage.