# Dave — Short Fiction character guide

> Dave in Short Fiction by Fritz Leiber.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0043-iii

## Who they are

A supporting male character.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/chapters/ii)

A spectator who explains the tournament dynamics to Sandra and comments on the games.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/chapters/iv)

Dave teaches Sandra chess basics and explains the Machine's opening play against Votbinnik.

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