# Simon Great — Short Fiction character guide

> Simon Great in Short Fiction by Fritz Leiber.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Simon Great ) Maxim Serek, This Simon Great, Simon, Great, Serek, Si

**First appearance:** 0037-iv

## Who they are

A character involved in chess or intellectual contests.

## Relationships

### [Ernie Meeker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/ernie_meeker)

_friendship_

Ernie and Simon are close drinking buddies who share a rough camaraderie.

### [Ma](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/ma)

_friendship_

Ma and Simon Great are old friends who often share tea and gossip.

### [Ernie Meeker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/ernie_meeker)

_friendship_

Ernie and Simon are close drinking buddies who share a rough camaraderie.

### [Ma](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/ma)

_friendship_

Ma and Simon Great are old friends who often share tea and gossip.

### [Ma](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/ma)

_friendship_

Ma and Simon Great are old friends who often share tea and gossip.

### [Ernie Meeker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/ernie_meeker)

_friendship_

Ernie and Simon are close drinking buddies who share a rough camaraderie.

## In the story

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

Sits impassively behind the Machine, overseeing its operation during the game.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/chapters/iii)

Programs the Machine and is rumored to be replaced by World Business Machines.

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

Simon Great is the programmer behind the Machine's adaptive and psychological chess strategy, referenced by Doc and Sandra.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/chapters/v)

Remains passive during the Machine's breakdown, letting technicians handle the repair.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_19_se/chapters/vi)

Reveals plans for the Machine to enter the Interzonal Candidates' Tournament and discusses the future of man-machine chess teams.

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