When an unexpected tragedy strikes, young William Addison is forced to leave the comforts of his downtown flat to stay with his grandpoppa in the countryside. With little else to do but watch the rain, William discovers his grandpoppa's chessboard and is taught to play "the greatest game" while learning a lesson he will never forget.
The Greatest Game is a basic chess tutorial for children, presented in the form of a short story with a spiritual theme.