A Knight in Nivalis can fail 1 achievement point

Given by R M Alken

A new (old) game is sweeping Nivalis. Chess! Why? No one knows!

How to start

Starts after a conversation with Ava (Ava - The Tournament's Starting)
Clues· chess tournament started· chess games played > 0· has met R M Alken· has met Mala Spinx· has met Lynnphora Adams· has met Cecil Grimes· Dotson's quest stage ≥ 1· has met Botan Noss· has met Reena ‘The Radiance’ Coda· first venue expansion finished

Quest chain

BeforeOil Rig SeparatistsThe NetworkDotson's Detective AgencyNoodle Bar Expansion
This quest can fail, and a failed quest usually can't be completed any more. Tip: back up your save before a key conversation (copy the .sav file from the save folder).
Steps (9) spoilers
  1. Sign Up for the Chess Tournament
    The chess tournament is starting? Why not sign up? It's Chess!
    Talk to R M Alken (R M Alken Chess Introduction Match)
  2. Pass the Qualification
    If you're interested in chess competitions, you need to qualify first!
    To complete· qualified for the chess tournament
  3. Round 1: Dotson
    Dotson is a clever chess opponent. Can you outsmart the city's second best, second cheapest PI?
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 1
  4. Round 2: Botan Noss
    Botan is no slouch when it comes to chess. Good luck.
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 2
  5. Round 3: Cecil Grimes
    Cecil is better at chess than he looks. You'll have to be on your game to beat him.
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 3
  6. Round 4: Reena
    Reena is a chess whizz. Stay sharp to defeat her.
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 4
  7. Round 5: Mala Spinx
    Don't underestimate Mala. She is the second best player in the LUZ.
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 5
  8. Finale: Lynnphora Adams
    Lynnphora Adams is a grand master. This is your ultimate challenge.
    To complete· chess tournament round ≥ 6
  9. Collect your Reward from R M Alken
    You ae the chess champion! Collect your reward.
    Talk to R M Alken (Congratulations!)
Rewards spoilers
Possible rewardsmoney +10,000Chess Statue ×1R M Alken Friendship +1
Ways to fail (1) spoilers
triggered during the story
· lost a chess game· chess tournament round < 2· lost a chess game· chess tournament round < 6· lost a chess game· chess tournament round < 5· lost a chess game· chess tournament round < 3· lost a chess game· chess tournament round < 4· lost a chess game· chess tournament round < 1· chess tournament round ≥ 1· chess tournament round ≥ 5· chess tournament round ≥ 4· chess tournament round ≥ 2· chess tournament started· chess tournament round ≥ 3

Expand a section to see it. Ways to fail and key choices: clues come from dialogue branches and may not be exact.